In an unexpected twist during the lead-up to the Italian Grand Prix, Formula 1’s routine safety car testing came to a sudden halt when the Aston Martin Vantage safety car suffered a dramatic crash at Monza’s infamous Parabolica corner on Thursday.
Bernd Maylander, the veteran safety car driver, was completing the usual systems checks and fast laps intended to ensure the safety car’s readiness for the weekend’s high-speed action. However, things took a turn when Maylander appeared to lose control of the vehicle as he approached Parabolica, one of the circuit’s most challenging corners.
