WATCH: Ericsson's Sauber catches fire in FP1

Martin Macdonald Friday 22 June 2018 13:59

The opening Free Practice of the French Grand Prix took place on Friday afternoon, and Marcus Ericsson's participation in the GP proper on Sunday is in doubt after his Alfa Romeo Sauber crashed and caught fire on the Circuit Paul Ricard.

#ERICSSON' CAR IS ON FIRE! ????
Driver ok #FrenchGP pic.twitter.com/oZE6CnC9mc — Samuele Fassino (@samu_fassiF1) June 22, 2018

Le feu aux fesses @Ericsson_Marcus 1ère séance d'essais interrompue #GPFranceF1 #FrenchGP pic.twitter.com/DS21Lw8xs1 — Anthony Rivière (@anthoriv) June 22, 2018

Quick work from the @PaulRicardTrack marshals ensures the fire is quickly out ????#FrenchGP ???????? #F1 pic.twitter.com/8CELQ9pNbh — Formula 1 (@F1) June 22, 2018

???? RED FLAG ????
Marcus Ericsson slides off into the wall with a few minutes to go
His car sets ablaze, but the Sauber man appears to be okay#FrenchGP ???????? #F1 pic.twitter.com/rEkE1fbptA — Formula 1 (@F1) June 22, 2018

Latest News

F1 News Recap

F1 Recap: Sky Sports under fire over Verstappen 'agenda' as new crash footage reveals TRUTH

19 minutes ago

F1 Social

F1 fan makes incredible attempt to build driver out of biscuits

1 hour ago

Racing Superstars

Fiery racing star claps back after Max Verstappen suggestions

2 hours ago

Spanish Grand Prix

New Verstappen and Russell crash footage reveals TRUTH over controversial penalty incident

3 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari in 'FULL CRISIS' after embarrassing Spanish GP

Yesterday 19:58

F1 News & Gossip

Schumacher hints Verstappen penalty has ulterior motive

Yesterday 18:56

More news

F1 Race Calendar 2025

GP AUSTRALIA 14 - 16 Mar

GP BAHRAIN 11 - 13 Apr

Oscar Piastri

GP SAUDI ARABIA 18 - 20 Apr

GP MONACO 23 - 25 May

Lando Norris

GP SPAIN 30 May - 1 Jun

Oscar Piastri

GP CANADA 13 - 15 Jun

GP AUSTRIA 27 - 27 Jun

GP GREAT BRITAIN 4 - 6 Jul

GP BELGIUM 25 - 25 Jul

GP HUNGARY 1 - 3 Aug

Complete kalender 2025

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY