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Câmara crash brings out red flags in São Paulo qualifying

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RacingNews365 reports that Rafael Câmara aquaplaned off at Junção during Q2 of his São Paulo debut, hit a barrier and brought out red flags.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Rafael Câmara crashed during Q2 of his F1 debut at his home São Paulo Grand Prix, bringing out red flags. RacingNews365 reports that he aquaplaned off at the fast Junção in the wet, crossed the grass and struck a barrier nose-first.

Câmara had reached Q2 in the difficult conditions. Earlier, fellow Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto spun into the same barrier in Q1, damaging his Audi’s rear wing; he later retired after making his way back to the garage, the report says.

The account gives no restart time or eventual qualifying position, and does not report a subsequent official ruling.

Not verified with the FIA.

The report supports coverage of a red-flag interruption, but does not establish fault or a penalty.

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  1. SOURCERafael Camara sparks second qualifying red flag after home Sao Paulo crashRacingNews365 English
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RacingNews365 does not state when qualifying resumed, Câmara's final qualifying position, or whether stewards later took action.