Police and firefighters stand in the paddock after the McLaren F1 team were forced to evacuate its hospitality suite due to a fire during the 3rd practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 22, 2024. The British team says there were no injuries. AP
The British team said there were no injuries. No damage was visible from outside.
Spanish firefighters responded and the area was cordoned off in front of the McLaren suite set up alongside those of other teams at the Circuit of Barcelona-Catalunya.
The hospitality suites are temporary structures with catering areas and meeting rooms for teams members and guests.
The incident occurred just before McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri participated in the third and final practice session before qualifying was held for Sunday’s race.
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.)
Short link: