Cardiac emergency before the Austrian GP: track marshal transported to hospital

Illness at the Austrian F1 GP With a statement on its social profiles, the International Federation wanted to express its closeness to track commissioner Harald, who was struck by a heart problem shortly before the Austrian F1 Grand Prix. The marshal was transported to hospital and received appropriate treatment. “The FIA ​​is close to Harald, track commissioner of the Austrian Grand Prix, who suffered a cardiac emergency before Sunday’s race. He was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where he received the necessary medical treatment. We wish Harald a speedy and complete recovery, we send our best wishes to his family and loved ones and we thank him for his dedication and commitment to our sport.” The great heat at the Red Bull Ring The high temperatures of recent days had caused the Austrian F1 Grand Prix to be declared a heat risk race. During the race the asphalt temperatures reached 46° and the drivers wore the regulation cooling systems.
The Federation did not communicate the cause of Commissioner Harald’s cardiac emergency.

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2026-06-29 12:13:00