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GIANMARIA BRUNI-MONZA 2004 | |||
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pit stop was yet another reminder of the dangers of refuelling in Formula One.On the 29th lap Minardi driver Gianmaria Bruni came into the pits for his stop. While the pit stop went well, the fuel hose had leaked once it had been disconnected from the car. Fuel leaked onto the ground, run under the car and ignited. The car was engulfed in flamed briefly, before the Minardi crew impressively doused the flames. Nobody was hurt, and while the car was fit to continue, Bruni was not, for he had inhaled some of the fumes from the fire extinguishers, and was having difficulty breathing. The Italian hopped out the car in search of medial assistance, while the car was reluctantly retired. The events of Monza 2004 are shown below: |
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Bruni's pit stop is over, and he prepares to leave. | ||
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But fuel has leaked, and the car has burst into flames. | |||
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The flames quickly spread. | |||
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The car is still alight. | |||
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The Minardi crew flee while extinguishers are sprayed over the car. | |||
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