Preparations for the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend got off to a bad start for Renault F1. The French outfit confirmed that one of their transporter trucks was involved in an accident. The incident took place as the truck headed to Hungary from Hockenheim for the next round of the 2019 Formula 1 world championship.
The truck left the Hockenheim paddock on Sunday night after the race wrapped up, which was standard procedure. While the heavy duty vehicle was headed for Budapest for the coming weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, it crashed. Images showed that it ploughed through safety barriers with the tractor unit and half of the trailer ended up sticking out on a grassy verge.
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Images of that Renault F1 team truck crash. https://t.co/HwmQeVAIzA
— Ben Hunt (@benjhunt) July 29, 2019
A day after the frantic race, the team confirmed the good news that the driver escaped any injury. Also, the truck was the only vehicle involved in the accident, which was perplexing, as to how the accident occurred.
“We confirm that a Renault F1 Team truck was involved in an accident on the M1 in Hungary, near Gyor,” the team said in a statement.
Renault F1 truck crash: I am worried not seeing Renault F1 team members standing at the road….. pic.twitter.com/gfBgsMBqx2
— Jorrit 33 (@Joritvan3) July 29, 2019
“The driver, who was driving within the respected regulations, was extracted from the vehicle. He is conscious and has not suffered serious injury.
“He has been transported to hospital in Hungary for further checks. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.”
Was @HulkHulkenberg driving the @RenaultF1Team truck to the @HungaroringF1? 😉 #RenaultF1 @VanGamerenF1 @TomCoronel @robertdoornboss @Olav_Mol @jackontracks pic.twitter.com/qPLLM6XPRx
— Martijn Gijsbers (@Maxter1203) July 29, 2019
Luckily, the vehicle has since been recovered and is hopefully on its way to Budapest. What still remains a mystery is the contents nestled inside the truck and whether they emerged unscathed.
It continues to go from bad to worse for Renault F1 team as one of their trucks was involved in an accident en route to Hungary. Nobody hurt according to official team statement. pic.twitter.com/kVIdZLo4aQ
— NishantF1 (@NishantF1) July 29, 2019
At Hockenheim, the Renault team were fairly competitive with Nico Hulkenberg even fighting for what could have been his maiden podium. Sadly, he was caught out and crashed out of the race at the final corner. Teammate Daniel Ricciardo fared no better as his engine let go much earlier.
LOL the Renault F1 truck crashed on the highway while heading to Hungary
— I have no nickname and I must tweet (@effulgentSunset) July 29, 2019
#F1 Renault F1 team truck crashes into ditch while heading to Hungarian GP https://t.co/eCO8kd0CIG #MsportXtra
— #MsportXtra (@MsportXtra) July 29, 2019
I think Renault need a reset. @theparcferme @negativecamber_ https://t.co/kM3VVekW4Z
— Fabio Tonelli (@FtonelliT) July 29, 2019
We're following reports on social media that a Renault F1 transport truck has crashed en route to the Hungarian Grand Prix.#GermanGP #HungarianGP #RenaultF1@AlbertFabrega @tgruener @ChrisMedlandF1 pic.twitter.com/UTXNpa5KhU
— OverSpeed Racing (@overspeed_r) July 29, 2019
BREAKING: Renault F1 team truck left hanging off motorway in crash on way to Hungarian GP https://t.co/2RxRu4KDaK
— EJB – aka – EJ (@edwardburgess1) July 29, 2019
UPDATE for Renault F1 Team on the accident involving one of there trucks on route to Hungary. #GetWellSoon https://t.co/8pBgxTmEuf
— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) July 29, 2019
I think it was pure luckiness that no other vehicles were involved in the #Renault #F1 truck crash, it could have been much, much worse 😟 Luckily the driver is ok and not injured.
— Lorenzo Valerin (@LV26KS) July 29, 2019
One thing's for sure, it's been a weekend through hell for the Renault F1 team. Double retirement in last night's #GermanGP to now one of their trucks crashing on a highway! Thankfully the driver isn't seriously hurt. #F1 https://t.co/SpOccsQrb5
— Trystan Spooner (@TrystanSpooner) July 29, 2019
Hey Renault is so funny.https://t.co/cPaHpZCDoO
— imbaabu (@Kawa_Ngware) July 29, 2019
Renault F1 Team: “Germany was a disaster, lets hope for a better race in Hungary”
Truck Driver: “I’m about to end this teams whole career.” #GlazersOut
— Bharath P S (@iambharathps) July 29, 2019
Renault F1 Team: “Germany was a disaster, lets hope for a better race in Hungary”
Truck Driver: “I’m about to end this teams whole career.” #GlazersOut
— Bharath P S (@iambharathps) July 29, 2019
