The Formula 1 world was left shaken after shocking new footage surfaced from the Mexican Grand Prix, showing what is now being described as a near-fatal incident involving a track marshal and an oncoming F1 car.
The footage, which has rapidly spread across social media, captures a heart-stopping moment when a marshal is seen running across the track while cars were still circulating at high speed. One of the drivers narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision, with mere inches separating the car and the marshal — a scene that could have ended in tragedy.
In response, the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial reports suggest that the marshal may have been attempting to retrieve debris from a previous crash, but questions remain about why track control permitted such movement during active racing conditions.
Fans and drivers alike have expressed outrage and concern over the incident. Many are calling for stricter safety enforcement and clearer communication protocols between race control and marshals to prevent such dangerous lapses in the future.
F1 has made remarkable progress in improving safety standards over the years, but this incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly disaster can strike in motorsport.
The FIA has yet to release an official statement detailing any disciplinary actions or procedural changes, but an internal review is expected to conclude before the next race weekend.
As investigations continue, the entire F1 community can only be thankful that this frightening moment did not end in tragedy — and hopeful that lessons will be learned to ensure it never happens again.
