4/23/2007

Not a Surprise

Would a Formula One team hide a mistake that could have caused a tragedy?  I think so.  This report from F1live.com points out the possible scenario:
We have learned that Spyker mechanics almost lost control of a fire that broke out near the back of the team\'s garage at the Sakhir circuit on the Saturday of qualifying. Video footage of the incident shows mechanics scrambling to the scene with fire extinguishers, as huge flames licked dangerously around nearby compressed-air bottles.
Had there been an accident there would have been much hand-wringing and finger-pointing.  Let's hope even the less funded teams like Spyker put safety first over profit.