McLaren’s Formula 1 motorhome at the Spanish Grand Prix had to be evacuated on Saturday morning as emergency services were called following a suspected fire above the kitchen.
Ahead of the final free practice session for this weekend’s race in Barcelona, a host of safety personnel rushed through the paddock to help attend to a fire that had broken out in the area at the rear of what is known as the McLaren Team Hub.
It appears that the fire broke out in the area above the kitchen, so may have involved electrics.
The incident prompted motorhome staff to evacuate team personnel, guests, media and drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who were seen in the paddock watching the events unfold.
Several fire engines attended the scene, with firemen rushing into the motorhome with hoses to attend to the fire.
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