VICTOR MARTINS almost hit a fire marshal during this morning’s Formula 2 Monaco GP.
The terrifying incident occurred as Martins failed to slow down under a yellow flag.
The Frenchman subsequently received a drive-through penalty – with fans left disgusted on social media.
One wrote: “Victor Martins will be lucky to not get a race ban for this, inches away from a horrible incident.”
While a second opined: “Disqualification is the minimum for this, a drive through is way too light.”
A third fumed: “That was stupid and dangerous as f***.”
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And a fourth tweeted: “Far too close for comfort!”
Another then added: “Yeah that was bloody close.”
Jack Doohan’s car set on fire following a crash during lap 22, prompting a double yellow flag to be waved.
Fire marshals entered to extinguish Doohan’s car, before nearly being struck.
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Martins, 21, had not slowed significantly enough to avoid an extremely dangerous situation.
And his onboard camera subsequently showed just how close he was to a tragic incident.
Following his penalty, the Alpine academy driver dropped to eighth in the order.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
