Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak, a Thai Formula 2 driver, was involved in a serious crash during morning practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at the newly built Madrid circuit. The incident took place in the third sector of the track, where Inthraphuvasak lost control of his car and collided with the barrier. The rear of his vehicle caught fire, but he managed to exit the cockpit safely. The car remained on fire for several minutes before marshals arrived with fire extinguishers to put out the flames. The crash occurred on Friday, September 11, 2026, during free practice sessions. The Madrid circuit has been described by some drivers as dangerous and potentially "car-killer" due to its high-speed corners and close walls, which leave little room for error. The track's design has raised concerns among drivers about the risk of serious accidents. Max Verstappen and George Russell, both Formula 1 drivers, had previously commented on the challenging nature of the circuit. Verstappen warned that the track could be a "car-killer," while Russell referred to it as the "craziest circuit on the calendar," highlighting its high-speed corners similar to those found at other demanding tracks like Jeddah and Baku. The crash involving Inthraphuvasak happened just an hour before the first Formula 1 practice session, which was scheduled to begin at 12:30pm BST.