FIA and Williams launch Spanish Grand Prix fire investigation

 

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Williams and Formula 1's governing body have launched an investigation into the fire in the team's pit after the Spanish Grand Prix.

Four team members were initially sent to hospital for treatment after the fire but three have been released.

The remaining team member in hospital will be flown back to the UK by Wednesday to continue his treatment.

A statement said he was in "good spirits" and in communication with his family.

Four Caterham team members and one from Force India were also treated in the circuit medical centre, but later released.
The incident happened as the Williams team - including Sir Frank Williams, who is confined to a wheelchair - were in the garage celebrating their driver

Members of the Caterham, Force India, Toro Rosso and Marussia teams, as well as other people working in the area at the time, helped clear the Williams garage in the immediate aftermath of the fire.
McLaren have offered Williams any help required - such as a loan of equipment - to help repair facilities and prepare for the Monaco meeting in Monte Carlo, which begins on 25 May.

By Albert Roca