Overview
- The 21-year-old Turismo Pista Clase 2 driver struck the retaining wall at Autódromo Roberto Mouras during a Friday test in a crash captured on video that showed his helmet detaching.
- After emergency care and evaluations, he was discharged and is recovering at home with a pelvic fissure, and he has said he will step away and miss the opening rounds of 2026.
- Reports cited suspected fumes inside the car; Berot attributed his collapse to gas inhalation, while the ACTC’s medical chief suggested a possible convulsion that requires further study.
- Track officials threw a red flag as medical teams entered the circuit, and sources said the driver was conscious but in shock during transfer for checks.
- Series authorities are examining the helmet and HANS retention after the detachment, alongside a broader review of cockpit safety and ventilation practices.