News Summary
- Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak crashed heavily during Formula 2 practice at Madring on Friday.
- The ART Grand Prix car hit the barriers and caught fire, bringing out the first red flag of the Madrid race weekend.
- Inthraphuvasak escaped the car under his own power and was reported to be uninjured.
Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak suffered a heavy crash during Formula 2 practice at the new Madring circuit in Madrid on Friday (11), bringing out the first red flag of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
The ART Grand Prix driver lost control of his car and hit the barriers, with the impact causing the Formula 2 car to catch fire. The incident forced race control to stop the session while marshals dealt with the fire and removed the damaged car from the circuit.
Despite the severity of the accident, the most important news was that Inthraphuvasak was able to climb out of the car by himself and was not reported to have suffered any injuries.
The crash came during the first Formula 2 track activity at Madring, a brand-new venue for the championship. The circuit has already attracted considerable attention for its combination of high-speed sections, tight corners and limited run-off areas.
The incident also immediately revived concerns about the challenges presented by the new Madrid layout. Before the Formula 1 weekend, drivers had repeatedly warned that the circuit could punish even small mistakes, while the previous Formula 3 test at Madring produced numerous incidents and red flags.
Inthraphuvasak’s accident was particularly significant because it occurred during the opening Formula 2 session of the weekend and resulted in the first stoppage of the event.
The Thai driver arrived in Madrid after scoring points at Monza. According to ART Grand Prix, he finished eighth in the Feature Race at the Italian round, continuing a run of points finishes that has marked his progress during his rookie F2 season.
Madring’s debut has therefore begun with another reminder of how little margin for error the circuit appears to offer.
The Formula 2 weekend continues with qualifying later Friday, followed by the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday. The F2 timetable lists practice from 11:05 to 11:50 local time and qualifying from 15:00 to 15:30 on Friday.
GRANDE PRÊMIO is in Madrid covering the Spanish GP weekend and the first Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 events at Madring.
FAQ
What happened to Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak in Madrid?
The Thai Formula 2 driver crashed heavily during Friday practice at Madring. His car hit the barriers and caught fire, forcing race control to stop the session.
Was Tasanapol injured in the F2 crash?
No injuries have been reported. Inthraphuvasak was able to get out of the car under his own power after the accident.
Why is Madring considered a challenging circuit?
Madring combines high-speed sections with technical corners, walls close to the racing line and limited room for mistakes. The circuit is hosting its first Formula 1 weekend in 2026.
