2017 Indianapolis 500

[Galahad]

Such fine margins...hope Seb is ok.

 

[vintly]

More danger = more interesting

 

[The Artist.....]

Good grief - I've just seen a photo of the crash (I don't have BT Sport)...

 

[Galahad]

It went into the wall forwards at about a 45-degree angle. Footage showing him being taken on a gurney into the ambulance with neck supports, which is probably normal procedure.

 

[vintly]

It was a big one, hit the wall very hard. Thought he might be seriously injured but as soon as the car came to a stop he was fiddling with his helmet straps.

 

[The Artist.....]

Mattzel89 (@Mattzel89) on Twitter

This Twitter user has made a very good point that the SAFER barrier probably saved Bourdais' life here... The description and shots i've seen reminded me of Piquet's Indy shunt (albeit at a higher speed)...

 

[vintly]

Nando's rubbing his hands with glee, that's another place on the grid!

 

[vintly]

American Racing Blog on Twitter

Bordais crash

 

[The Artist.....]

Good grief. I hope he's ok; that car just seemed to accelerate to the scene of the accident! The rear had gone loose very early in the turn though!

 

[gethinceri]

Jeeperz

 

[Incubus]

Well at least he's conscious...

 

[Galahad]

It all looks pretty serene until one goes into the wall - then the sheer speed shows.

 

[Galahad]

Sato very quick

 

[Incubus]

...and bumps Chilton out.

 

[teabagyokel]

I do enjoy Sato and Alonso being mentioned in the same sentence...

 

[vintly]

Sato in P1

 

[Galahad]

Ed Carpenter goes fastest, Alonso down to 6th.

 

[Incubus]

Definitely in the top 9 now though.

 

[gethinceri]

How long remaining?

 

[Incubus]

Just one car to go.