at the end of the race metropolitan formula 3 A horrific accident occurred in Toay, La Pampa, where Turismo Carretera also competes. Gianfranco Bárbara spun, rolled over and crashed numerous times. Due to the severity of the crash, a red flag was issued and operations were halted, but everyone present remained hopeful for the pilot’s condition.
Rodolfo Balinotti, ACTC’s chief medical officer, was responsible for conveying reassurance. It was he who inspected the pilot and made sure he was safe.
It was a great race sebastian karamTaking pole position and starting from 13th on the inverted grid system, the rider made a stunning comeback and took the lead. After repeatedly defending themselves to the limit, four cars arrived at the end of the main straight on lap 11 of 12, and a shock occurred.
Barbara narrowly veers off course and hits Callum’s front wheel. The latter was thrown to the turf, with Gianfranco playing the worst role. His monopost flipped over, stuck to the asphalt, and flew through the air.
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🏎️ Gianfranco Bárbara was involved in a serious accident during the first race of the Metropolitan F3 at La Pampa Autodromo Provincia de la Pampa.
💪 He was not injured and was only taken to Santa Rosa Hospital as a precaution. pic.twitter.com/qS5sSt9nbT
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After the accident, the runner was examined and found to have no major injuries. In a conversation with the media present, ACTC’s medical director said: ”He is clear, calm and speaks to us.;We are going to take him in for skull and chest imaging, but everything seems fine. Although he does not have any bone damage, Watch your deceleration and what’s happening inside the car. Nothing serious at the moment… only 10 minutes left before the accident. Let’s wait a little while for the rest of the research. Nothing found so far. ”
Regarding his performance on the track, which came in second place after Pineapple, The positions from the previous lap carried over and the winner was Seba Karamhas had an unbeatable weekend so far and will try to finish off in Sunday’s race. Sunday’s race begins at 11:25 a.m. and will be broadcast on public television.