F1 track marshal hospitalized after cardiac emergency before Austrian GP. FIA issues update after track marshal suffers cardiac emergency before Austrian Grand Prix.

Cardiac emergency before the Austrian GP: track marshal airlifted to hospital

The FIA has provided an update following a serious medical incident that occurred on Sunday before the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, after a track marshal suffered a cardiac emergency at the Red Bull Ring.

Medical emergency before the Austrian Grand Prix

In a statement published across its official social media channels, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile expressed its support for track marshal Harald, who experienced a cardiac emergency shortly before Sunday’s Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.

The marshal was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he received the necessary medical treatment.

“The FIA’s thoughts are with Harald, a track marshal at the Austrian Grand Prix, who suffered a cardiac emergency before Sunday’s race. He was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he received the medical care he needed. We wish Harald a speedy and full recovery, extend our best wishes to his family and loved ones, and thank him for his dedication and commitment to our sport.”

Extreme heat at the Red Bull Ring

The exceptionally high temperatures throughout the weekend had already led officials to classify the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix as a heat-risk event. During the race, track temperatures climbed to 46°C, while all drivers competed using the mandatory cooling systems introduced under the FIA regulations.

The FIA has not disclosed whether the extreme weather conditions played any role in Harald’s cardiac emergency, and no official cause for the incident has been communicated.