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Brake Failure Crash at General Roca Circuit Leaves Juan Ignacio Álvarez Hospitalized

Álvarez remains conscious under medical evaluation with technical inspections planned to verify the preliminary brake-failure finding.

Siniestro impactante en el automovilismo argentino: un piloto está internado tras quedarse sin frenos. (Gentileza)
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Automovilismo: impactante vuelco y más de diez vueltas de un auto al perder el control en plena carrera
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on the seventh lap of the Fiat Competizione race at Autódromo Parque de General Roca after Álvarez’s car reportedly lost braking power upon crossing a track elevation known as the “pianito.”
  • On-scene medical teams stabilized Álvarez before transferring him to the nearby hospital zonal, where he is alert and undergoing a series of diagnostic tests.
  • Footage and photographs from Carburando and other outlets reveal extensive damage to Álvarez’s vehicle, fueling scrutiny of pre-race safety and maintenance protocols.
  • Race officials halted the competition for several minutes, then resumed the event, with Daniel Cosenza taking the win after dominating the final laps.
  • Organizers and technical authorities have announced forthcoming inspections to confirm the exact cause of the brake failure and implement measures to prevent similar accidents.