Formula 1 Cameraman Hit in Face by Flying Tire During Race (Video)

Nov 18, 2012; Austin, TX, USA; Two Formula One grid girls hold up a F1 flag before the start of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

As we’ve seen time and time again, being anywhere near a racetrack is dangerous. You don’t even have to be on the track, simply being a spectator near the track can put you in harms way. That’s something a Formula 1 cameraman is learning this morning as he was hit by a runaway tire during lap 9 of the race at Nürburgring in Germany.

The accident occurred during Mark Webber’s pit stop.

As Webber pulled away from his pit stall, his right rear tire was apparently not properly attached and rolled away as he pulled out of his box. Webber pulled over as soon as he realized he was missing a tire, but unfortunately as can be seen in the video, the cameraman appeared focused on his work and had absolutely zero idea the tire was coming his way.

It was a hefty blow to what looked to be near the head region of the cameraman which could have lead to a catastrophic injury. Thankfully though, reports from the local hospital say that while he’s expiring chest pains and has a concussion, he is expected to recover fully.

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