Benetton driver Giancarlo Fisichella escaped unhurt from ...

Published on 23 April 1998 by Verstappen Info Page

Benetton driver Giancarlo Fisichella escaped unhurt from an accident that he had in Pesaro in Northern Italy. The accident happened as he pulled up from a traffic light in his Porsche and another car hit him from aside. Fisichella lost control over his car and hit a tree. The car has been damaged severely but Giancarlo not fortunately, thanks partly to his airbag and seat belts.

Quadruple World Champion on the 500 cc motorcycle, Australian Michael Doohan, has switched his Honda motorcycle for one day for a Williams F1 car. In his first lap on the circuit of Barcelona he spinned the car and ended along the track. A short while later he continued and eventually set a best time of 1:41. Luckily enough not so fast as the best F1 times from around 1:21. Finish rallye champion Tommi Makinen has tried the F1 car too but also spinned. Jacques Villeneuve could try the Honda of Michael Doohan but declined so he wouldn't endanger his World Title chances with a possible fall.