close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • US

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
2019 Chinese Grand Prix

Another bizarre fire STOPS action at Chinese Grand Prix

2019 Chinese Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

Another bizarre fire STOPS action at Chinese Grand Prix

An unusual issue occurred in Shanghai

Sam Cook
Digital Journalist
Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix saw a recurrence of an unusual disruption that marred practice earlier on the same day.

The one and only practice session of the day was red flagged, causing a five-minute delay, after a fire broke out on the grass at the edge of the circuit heading into turn seven.

READ MORE: F1 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Qualifying Results: Verstappen THWARTED in fire and rain

This same issue at the same turn led to the start of SQ2 being delayed, with marshals rushing to put the fire out.

In practice, Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz revealed that it was sparks coming from the skidblocks of Formula 1 cars in the high speed sections that were causing the fires, and later vowed to find out why 'Chinese grass is more flammable'.

READ MORE: Mercedes driver announcement imminent as team 'offers contract' to F1 star

F1 heads back to China for the first time since 2019
F1 heads back to China for the first time since 2019

Friday disruptions in China

It has meant that, in a vital day for teams with no relevant data available ahead of the weekend, there have been multiple disruptions, providing yet more uncertainty to the Chinese GP.

Rain in the same session led to an early end for some drivers, but would have helped with the grass fires, potentially counteracting the effects of the dry surface mixing with sparks.

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Meet the Red Bull Academy sensation who's surpassing Verstappen in the juniors

Related

Mercedes Formula 1 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Ted Kravitz

More F1 news

Full News Feed

F1 movie sequel gets major update from Lewis Hamilton

F1 movie sequel gets major update from Lewis Hamilton

  • Yesterday 15:26
F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and positions - Mercedes dominate after Verstappen disaster

F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and positions - Mercedes dominate after Verstappen disaster

  • Yesterday 07:38
F1 Results Today: Mercedes have car destroyed in crash but top final practice times in hectic session

F1 Results Today: Mercedes have car destroyed in crash but top final practice times in hectic session

  • Yesterday 04:17
F1 Results Today: Mercedes engines roar as Oscar Piastri thrills home crowd

F1 Results Today: Mercedes engines roar as Oscar Piastri thrills home crowd

  • March 6, 2026 07:15
F1 Race Today: How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix live and FREE in the US

F1 Race Today: How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix live and FREE in the US

  • 3 hours ago
Kim Kardashian at the Australian Grand Prix? Sky F1 star ramps up speculation

Kim Kardashian at the Australian Grand Prix? Sky F1 star ramps up speculation

  • Yesterday 21:55

Just in

7-3
F1 Race Today: How to watch the 2026 Australian Grand Prix live and FREE in the US
7-3
Kim Kardashian at the Australian Grand Prix? Sky F1 star ramps up speculation
7-3
Max Verstappen, 'emotionally drained', gives brutal verdict on F1 2026 cars
7-3
F1 movie sequel gets major update from Lewis Hamilton
7-3
F1 Qualifying Results: Australian Grand Prix times and positions - Mercedes dominate after Verstappen disaster
F1 news
Ontdek het op Google Play
x