The Chinese Grand Prix faced disruptions due to multiple grass fires at Shanghai's Turn 7, causing delays in the sprint qualifying. The FIA, after reviewing video footage, noted that sparks from cars might be igniting the fires. Despite initial uncertainties about the cause and Mother Nature providing temporary relief, the FIA is still seeking a definitive answer. They have implemented preventive measures, including watering the grass in affected areas and positioning an emergency fire response team at the site.
What on earth is going on at the #ChineseGP? Measures are being taken to limit the effects of grass fires ⬇️ #F1 https://t.co/aPleGBilE5
Formula 1 chiefs are still scratching their heads after investigating multiple cases of grass fires during the #ChineseGP weekend - and have employed an emergency fire response team for Saturday's action. Details ⬇️ https://t.co/2JuVMN9cNm #F1
The FIA says that although it’s still unsure what caused yesterday’s grass fires, it has taken preventative steps for today: the grass in the affected areas has been watered, and an emergency fire response team is on standby at Turn 7 #F1 #ChineseGP
FIA update on those grass fires on Friday 🔥 🗣️: “Although we are still uncertain why grass fires occurred in yesterday's sessions, we are taking preemptive measures ahead of today's track activities. We will be watering the grass in the affected areas and will have an… https://t.co/aeGV1pgZBE
Fires keep popping up in the grass alongside Shangai International Circuit, but the FIA thinks it knows why it's happening. Read: https://t.co/junr1fa2i2 https://t.co/Ahlg29xR4e
🔥 The Shanghai circuit's grass catching fire was definitely one of the more unusual sights this Friday at the #ChineseGP. For now, the FIA is still chasing answers, although it has a few leads as to what might cause this phenomenon 👇 https://t.co/ifOHlJdAMF
The FIA is still looking for a definitive answer as to what caused two grass fires at Shanghai's Turn 7 during Friday's #F1 running at the #ChineseGP. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/gH0X3Jly8v
FIA 🗣️ : "After a first review of the video footage, it seems like it is sparks coming from cars igniting the fire in the grass run-off area." Mother nature has put paid to that issue for now at least 🌧️ #F1 #ChineseGP https://t.co/fJm9SwEHZB
Chinese GP sprint qualifying delayed after fires repeatedly break out on track https://t.co/izl8T6Bhe2 https://t.co/JXHokCYAub
We have a fire in the grass at turn 7 in Shanghai https://t.co/Zg2NAiuLhj