Incident leaves F1’s safety car in the tyres barriers after Monza test crash
Formula 1’s regular high-speed safety car test came to a surprising early end on Thursday at the Italian Grand Prix after a hefty shunt into the barriers. As part of the regular preparation ahead of an F1 weekend, safety car driver Bernd Maylander completes multiple systems checks and fast laps to ensure everything is ready for the weekend. But during one of his quick laps, he appeared to lose control of the Aston Martin safety car being used this weekend at the Parabolica corner.
The medical car was able to continue testing shortly afterwards as track officials worked to retrieve the safety car. Aston Martin introduced an upgraded version of its Vantage this year in a bid to alleviate concerns expressed by some drivers that it was not quick enough. Along with revised bodywork and new grille, power was increased by 150bhp to 656bhp courtesy of bigger turbochargers, more cooling and new camshafts for its AMG-supplied 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8.
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