Former F1 racer Karun Chandhok was behind the wheel of a Ferrari 250 GTO when its V12 engine let go during the Goodwood Revival
– being driven on their door handles in close-combat racing. But, as with any competitive event, you’ve always got to be prepared for the unexpected, something that former Hispania Racing F1 driver Karun Chandhok found out the hard way, with a melted boot to commemorate the occasion.for the 2023 Lavant Cup. Billed as a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle, the grid of 16 cars consisted entirely of ’60s Ferraris, each powered by the sonorous Colombo V12 engine.
However, the most heart-stopping point was left to the #156 Ferrari 250 GTO with Chandhok behind the wheel. Starting sixth, the driver-turned-pundit made it into the podium places. But towards the end of the race, the Ferrari became engulfed in a flash fire, likely originating from an oil leak and sending the car into a 360-degree spin. The fire was almost over as soon as it began, with the onboard fire suppression system doing its job.
Taking to social media later in the day, Chandhok confirmed that he was OK and that he was returning to the event the following day. He also showed followers the remains of his melted boot, concluding that he was disappointed with the ending to what was a dream drive but that he was thankful to get away unscathed.Lucky to get away with that with nothing more than a melted boot…. Something went bang and seized up the back wheels and sent me spinning.
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