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โกExecutive Takeaways & Key Highlights
Valtteri Bottas has been released from the medical centre having had precautionary checks following a crash that caused Formula 1's Mexican Grand Prix to be red-flagged.
The left front suspension on Bottas's Cadillac dramatically failed as he approached Turn 1 on lap 45 of the 71-lap race, sending him spinning backwards into the barriers.
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Valtteri Bottas has been released from the medical centre having had precautionary checks following a crash that caused Formula 1's Mexican Grand Prix to be red-flagged.
๐The Core Development
The left front suspension on Bottas's Cadillac dramatically failed as he approached Turn 1 on lap 45 of the 71-lap race, sending him spinning backwards into the barriers.
๐Background & Sector Context
The race was stopped for the barriers to be repaired, with the medical team also spending a long time talking to Bottas in the cockpit before he eventually emerged and walked away unaided.
๐Industry & Real-World Impact
Onboard with Valtteri Bottas for a sizeable crash at Turn 1 ๐ฑ๐ฅ He is out of the car and ok #F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/XLqppzQCnL
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An initial Cadillac statement said Bottas was "responsive" on team radio and was going to the medical centre for "further medical assessments as a precaution". Shortly afterwards the team issued an update saying he "has been released and is OK" but would miss post-race media duties.
Asked on team radio if he was OK as the crash unfolded, Bottas replied "no. F**k!".
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David MillerVerified Editorial Staff
Formula 1 & Motorsport Telemetry Specialist
David covers Formula 1 ground-effect aerodynamics, FIA power-unit regulations, Formula E gen-spec powertrains, and Le Mans Hypercar endurance racing.
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