Shanghai's emergency response ensures swift rescue after F1 support-race crash
While 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli celebrated his maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix victory at the F1 Chinese Grand Prix this past weekend, the event also highlighted Shanghai's exceptional emergency response capabilities following a serious crash in a support race.
The swift action came after an incident on March 14 at the Shanghai International Circuit involving a driver in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia series. The driver of Car No 21 sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Huashan Hospital via helicopter, with the transfer taking a mere 11 minutes.
The rapid airlift underscored the advanced medical infrastructure in place for the Formula 1 event. For over two decades, Shanghai has hosted the F1 Grand Prix and maintained stringent safety protocols, specifically aligned with the FIA's mandate to transport injured drivers to a designated hospital within 20 minutes of an incident.
Huashan Hospital, one of the official medical facilities, is located approximately 38 kilometers from the circuit. Ground transport would take a minimum of 30 minutes, and considerably longer during peak traffic, making the helicopter essential for meeting the critical 20-minute window.
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