Eight years ago today, Fernando Alonso experienced one of the scariest moments of his racing career during the 2016 Australian Grand Prix.
While high-speed crashes in Formula 1 are not common, they do occur on occasion, either due to a slight error in judgment or technical issues. One such example is Marcus Ericsson’s dramatic accident during the 2018 Italian Grand Prix, when his Sauber car flipped due to mechanical failure.
However, one of the most intense crashes took place when Alonso, a two-time World Champion, found himself in a terrifying collision during the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Despite the violence of the impact, Alonso was incredibly fortunate to emerge from the incident with no serious injuries, a testament to the safety measures in place in modern motorsport.