Bizarre Safety Car Crash in Monza

Hamilton Takes Lead After Safety Car Drama

In a bizarre turn of events, the safety car crashed during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, leading to a red flag and a restart. The incident occurred on lap 26 when the safety car, driven by Bernd Mayländer, lost control and crashed into the barriers at the Variante della Roggia chicane. Mayländer was unhurt, but the crash caused significant damage to the safety car and brought out the red flag.

Investigation Underway

The FIA has launched an investigation into the crash, but the initial findings suggest that Mayländer lost control of the car due to a sudden gust of wind. The safety car is a heavily modified Mercedes-AMG GT R, and it is equipped with a variety of safety features, including a roll cage and a HANS device. However, it is possible that the wind gust was strong enough to overcome these safety features.

Race Restarted

The race was restarted after a delay of over an hour, and Lewis Hamilton took the lead from pole position. Hamilton held on to the lead for the remainder of the race, winning his fifth Italian Grand Prix and extending his lead in the drivers' championship.