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Milesi Escapes Unhurt After Heavy Crash Ends #35 Alpine’s Monza Race
Charles Milesi crashed the #35 Alpine during the Monza 6 Hours, ending the car’s race.
The French driver was sharing the car with Ferdinand Habsburg and was catching a group of rivals when he lost control at Parabolica.
Milesi was unhurt after a 20G impact, but said he could not really remember what happened inside the car.
He said the car may have lost downforce in the wake of other cars, but the cause is not yet clear.
The crash ended the #35 Alpine’s WEC tenure, and Milesi said he would review the data and accept responsibility if it was a driver error.
The sister #36 Alpine remained in the race, and Milesi hoped it could reach the podium.
Charles Milesi emerged unhurt after a heavy crash at Parabolica ended the #35 Alpine’s race in the Monza 6 Hours.
The accident occurred during a three-way battle involving the #20 BMW, the #83 Ferrari and Alpine’s sister #36 car.
Milesi said the impact was 20G and that he could not clearly remember what happened.
He said he would review the data to understand the cause and was prepared to accept responsibility if it was driver error.
The crash ended the #35 Alpine’s World Endurance Championship tenure, while Milesi hoped the #36 could secure a podium.
- Who
- Charles Milesi, driving the #35 Alpine with Ferdinand Habsburg.
- What
- A heavy crash at Parabolica ended the #35 Alpine’s race. Milesi was unhurt.
- When
- During the Monza 6 Hours; the exact time is not stated.
- Where
- Parabolica at Monza.
- Why
- The exact cause is not known. Milesi said he may have lost downforce while behind other cars.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Milesi was fighting his way back from an 11th-place start with the #35 Alpine.
The rear of the #35 Alpine snapped at Parabolica while Milesi was behind three other cars.
The #35 Alpine was eliminated, and Milesi emerged unhurt.
- Driver
- Charles Milesi
- Car
- #35 Alpine
- Co-driver
- Ferdinand Habsburg
- Crash location
- Parabolica, Monza
- Impact
- 20G
- Starting position
- 11th
What people are saying
It was 20G, so it was quite a big one.
I don't know exactly, I don't really remember what happened in the car.
We have to check what happened, but if it's myself, I'll be a bit disappointed with myself.