The FIA has confirmed that a total of 31 people were treated for burns and smoke inhalation following a fire which broke out in the Williams garage.
The fire engulfed the teams garage within a matter of seconds, pouring smoke into the pit lane. Several members of the team and others from up and down the pit lane helped to extinguish the fire, for which the cause is yet to be confirmed.
“A fire occurred in the team’s garage which originated from the fuel area,” read a statement from Williams.
“The team, the fire services and the police are working together to determine the root cause of the fire and an update statement will be released in due course.”
The sport’s governing body confirmed a total of 31 staff members, including four from Williams, four from Caterham and one from Force India, were taken to the medical centre.
“The FIA can confirm that a fire broke out in the Williams garage after the conclusion of the Spanish Grand Prix. The flames were quickly brought under control through the combined intervention of staff from Williams, Caterham and Force India, supported by the circuit fire services.
“Thirty-one team members were seen by Circuit Medical Centre staff and all have been released, with the exception of seven who were transferred to a variety of local hospitals where they are receiving treatment.
“The FIA is collaborating closely with the Spanish authorities investigating this incident and will be providing a further update as soon as more information becomes available.”
It’s also been reported that all the teams will come together to loan equipment to the team for the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks time, as much of their equipment was lost or heavily damaged in the fire.
