McLaren faces another round of misfortune with their motorhome roof blown off in Hungary, adding to a series of infrastructural mishaps this season.
- Previously, a fire led to an evacuation during the Spanish Grand Prix, forcing the team to rebuild before Silverstone.
- Heavy storms in Hungary wreaked havoc, flooding the paddock and damaging key infrastructure.
- Pit lane personnel were seen struggling against the elements to protect equipment.
- Fortunately, the weekend forecast promises hot, dry weather, ensuring no further weather disruptions.
McLaren continues to grapple with off-track troubles as their motorhome’s roof was significantly damaged by Hungary’s tumultuous weather. This marks the second time this season that their hospitality unit, known as Team Hub, has suffered such a setback. Earlier this year, a fire forced an evacuation during the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving the team scrambling to return to normalcy for the British event at Silverstone.
Mother Nature spared no subtleties when she unleashed her wrath on the Hungaroring paddock. Following several days of intense heat, a fierce storm rolled in on Wednesday, culminating in thunder, lightning, and hail that overwhelmed the area. The result was a severely damaged McLaren Team Hub, its roof stripped away by the powerful winds.
The damage extended beyond McLaren’s motorhome. A large screen intended to showcase the on-track action to eager fans was also a casualty of the storm. Throughout the pit lane, teams worked feverishly, using human chains to shield structures from the relentless elements.
A video posted by Kym Illman on social media captured the ordeal, highlighting how precarious the situation became. Meanwhile, a humorous tweet by a spectator succinctly summed up the chaos with a lighthearted “wtf is going on in hungary??😂😂” moment.
Despite these tribulations, there’s a silver lining. The upcoming days are expected to bask in sunshine with no more untimely weather on the horizon. This means McLaren and the rest of the teams can focus on what they do best: racing.
McLaren hopes to leave their weather woes behind as they gear up for a promisingly sunny Hungarian Grand Prix.
