Marcello Marateotto was involved in an extraordinary crash during the Radical Euromasters at Spa-Francorchamps. The Swiss driver lost control of his vehicle going into a turn at the Belgian Grand Prix venue resulting in it hurtling towards the tyre barrier along with some spectators in close proximity. Watch out for the guy in the navy t-shirt who does not even flinch, he has serious belief in the protection that barrier is going to provide.
Car manufacturer Radical which runs the race released a statement regarding the crash saying that Marateotto was taken to hospital and released the next day.
On lap five, Car 29 driven by Marcello Marateotto left the track at Eau Rouge and impacted with the tyre barriers.
The race was red-flagged and did not restart as the tyre barrier required repairs.
The car performed as it was designed to do, protecting the driver who was taken to Verviers hospital as a precaution and released the next day.
