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Better Video angle of Heidfeld's Renault going pop!

Discussion in 'F1' started by Chicko, Aug 1, 2011.

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  1. Chicko

    Chicko Formula 3

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    #1 Chicko, Aug 1, 2011
    [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9tF7g3CwK8[/ame]




    Craig Scarborough (http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/) tweeted that it was most likely a nitrogen tank used for pneumatic valve springs which most likely exploded.
     
  2. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    #2 spirot, Aug 1, 2011
    Cool video - I dont think the TV caught the small explosion... Looks like the corner worker got a CF fragment in the leg... he was limping after the "pop".
     
  3. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #3 4re Nut, Aug 1, 2011
    Wow; the limping dude should at least get a new Renault for his pain! :D

    I was surprised at the speed of the cars passing the scene.
     
  4. Far Out

    Far Out F1 Veteran

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    #4 Far Out, Aug 1, 2011
    Kind of confirms my suspicion from the race thread:

     

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