The Lotus F1 Team has announced it will run the Galician flag on the rear-wing endplates on both Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean’s cars at the Hungarian Grand Prix as a mark of respect to those involved in Wednesday’s train crash.
The crash, in the Spanish region of Galicia, killed 80 people and injured hundreds more after a medium-speed train travelling well above the permitted speed limit, derailed.
In a statement, team owner Gerard Lopez – who hails from the region – offered his condolences and support.
“Following the tragic accident on Wednesday 24th July 2013 involving the passenger train in Galicia, I and all within Lotus F1 Team would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of those affected and involved.
“As a Galician, I will provide all the help and support possible to those affected by this disaster, which has taken place in an area of the country I know and love so well. As an expression of support, I would like to reach out to those involved and show my unity to the region.
“Furthermore, as a mark of respect and display of moral support, Lotus F1 Team will drive with the Galician flag on the rear wing end plates of both E21 Formula 1 cars throughout the weekend of the Hungarian Grand Prix.”
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