The FIA will investigate an accident at the Algarve International Circuit after a car on the support bill of the World Endurance Championship crashed into a spectator area ⬇️
During second practice for the Porsche Sprint Cup Iberia on Friday, Portuguese driver Alexandre Areia's Porsche GT3 Cup 991 suffered a brake failure and crashed rearwards through catch fencing on the outside of Turn 1 before coming to rest in the grandstand area beyond.
"The FIA is currently in the process of gathering information and a review by the FIA Circuits Commission will follow. "Improving safety is a continuous process, therefore conclusions drawn from this incident, and others from around the world will be integrated into the ongoing development of motor sport safety."Writing on Twitter, Areia shared his gratitude that nobody was hurt.
The Portimao event was the first round of the series promoted by P21 Motorsport, which has attracted a 24-car grid that includes reigning Porsche Supercup champion Dylan Pereira.
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