What is 1997 kyalami grand prix accident?

The 1997 Kyalami Grand Prix was marred by a significant accident on the first lap. Here's a breakdown:

• The Start: The race started in wet conditions, leading to reduced visibility and treacherous grip levels.

• The Accident Trigger: Just after the start, Ukyo Katayama in his Minardi suffered a suspected engine failure, causing him to slow down dramatically on the main straight.

• The Collision: Several cars behind Katayama were caught unaware of the sudden deceleration. Gianni Morbidelli in his Sauber, unsighted due to the spray, crashed heavily into the back of Katayama's Minardi. This created a chain reaction.

• Further Carnage: Several other cars, including those of Jos Verstappen (Tyrrell), Rubens Barrichello (Stewart), Jarno Trulli (Minardi), and Shinji Nakano (Prost), were involved in the melee as they tried to avoid the initial collision.

• Aftermath: The race was immediately red-flagged.

• Injuries: Thankfully, despite the severity of the accident, no drivers sustained serious injuries. Some drivers experienced minor bumps and bruises. Gianni Morbidelli had the most serious injury with minor hand fracture but was still able to continue in F1.

• Restart: The race was restarted after the track was cleared and the damaged cars were removed.

• Drivers Involved: Ukyo%20Katayama, Gianni%20Morbidelli, Jos%20Verstappen, Rubens%20Barrichello, Jarno%20Trulli and Shinji%20Nakano were involved in the accident.