Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak escapes injury after fiery practice crash in Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:29 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Formula 2 driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak exited his vehicle uninjured following a high-speed collision during the opening practice session at the new Madring circuit in Madrid. The Thai driver struck the barrier at Turn 19, causing the rear of his car to catch fire. Marshals extinguished the blaze after Inthraphuvasak successfully evacuated the cockpit. The incident occurred shortly before the scheduled start of Formula One practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix. Drivers including Max Verstappen and George Russell previously expressed concerns regarding the track layout, citing tight walls, high-speed corners, and limited run-off areas. The circuit is characterized by sections with restricted visibility, leading to warnings that the course could be dangerous for participants.
- •Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak crashed into a wall at Turn 19 during morning practice.
- •The car caught fire, but the driver escaped the vehicle without injury.
- •Drivers previously described the new Madrid circuit as challenging and potentially dangerous.
- •The accident occurred immediately preceding the first Formula One practice session.
- 10:29 AMYahoo Sports — F2 driver emerges from fiery crash at daunting Madrid street circuit before Spanish Grand Prix
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Amid safety concerns: Heavy crash at new Madrid circuit
"Amid concerns that the circuit might be too dangerous, there was already a heavy crash during the Formula Two first practice at the brand-new track in Madrid. Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak hit the barrier at Turn 19 as his car caught on fire, releasing a lot of smoke.
"Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak smashed into the wall in Formula 2 morning practice at the Madring
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:29 AMF2 driver emerges from fiery crash at daunting Madrid street circuit before Spanish Grand Prix
Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak smashed into the wall in Formula 2 morning practice at the Madring
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:18 AMAmid safety concerns: Heavy crash at new Madrid circuit
Amid concerns that the circuit might be too dangerous, there was already a heavy crash during the Formula Two first practice at the brand-new track in Madrid. Thai driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak hit the barrier at Turn 19 as his car caught on fire, releasing a lot of smoke.
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