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Freelance Photographer Recounts Harrowing F1 Monaco GP Crash: ‘No Fear, I Returned to the Track Immediately
Photographer hurt in F1 Monaco GP accident describes terrifying incident
The 29-year-old freelancer asserts, "I felt no fear, I went back to the track."
A photographer involved in the major collision at the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1 has shared their experience.
Andrea Bruno Diodato, a 29-year-old independent photographer specializing in sports and entertainment, managed to stay safe despite being near the major collision involving Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg on the first lap.
In an interview with Sky Italia, he mentioned that his job occasionally emphasizes the importance of listening before observing certain scenarios.
#Formula1 The crash involving #ChecoPérez at the #MonacoGP highlighted the dangers photographers face while capturing these moments. Andrea Bruno Diodato was not only nearly struck by debris, but also had to quickly respond to the hazardous shower of broken parts. #F1 pic.twitter.com/DLgaf0g6jX— Sam (@Samuel_Prieto) May 30, 2024
#Formula1 The crash involving #ChecoPérez at the #MonacoGP highlighted the dangers photographers face while capturing these moments. Andrea Bruno Diodato was not only nearly struck by debris, but also had to quickly respond to the hazardous shower of broken parts. #F1 pic.twitter.com/DLgaf0g6jX
"In those brief moments after a Sauber car went by, the consistent roar of the vehicles seemed to pause briefly, and I sensed that an incident was imminent. Then, the crash occurred."
He stated, "There were around ten people, and now I just have a bruise from the collision."
"Individuals who experienced the greatest harm might have dropped to the ground for protection."
"There were no significant repercussions."
"I attended the event as I needed to use a wide-angle lens at the beginning."
"I aimed to capture some of the broader context, including the city, the specifics of the track, and the vast array of cars. Overall, it was a fascinating aspect to focus on."
Following an evaluation of the event, the photographer chose not to attribute fault to the Formula 1 drivers.
He mentioned that if he tries to see things from the driver's perspective, he can somewhat understand Magnussen.
"In a competition where passing is extremely challenging, he might have perceived that moment as his sole chance to excel."
“I don’t want to blame or criticize him.”
Though he narrowly avoided trouble, he will be returning to work this weekend.
The photographer reassured, "No, there's nothing to be afraid of."
"To the extent that I promptly got back on the track and will also be racing this weekend at Mugello for the MotoGP."
In Monaco, safety is not an issue.
"I am familiar with that track, and the reason there were no major repercussions following the collision is largely due to the sturdiness of the guardrails and the strong posts embedded in the asphalt."
"In my opinion, the track provides far more assurances than other options and scenarios."
"I am reminded of the collision between Zhou and Albon at Silverstone in 2022."
"The show might not be thrilling on the track, but the safety measures are top-notch. Regardless, we all understand that there are inherent risks in this profession."
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