Formula 4 race suspended after 17 seconds of chaos sees terrifying crashes and FIFTEEN drivers forced to retire
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A FORMULA 4 race had to be suspended after a huge 15-car crash.
The shocking incident occurred at the iconic Imola circuit in Italy this afternoon.
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A horror pile-up occurred on the start line
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15 cars were caught up in the accident and pulled out the race
The second race of the day saw a car fail to move as the lights went out.
As it sat stationary, the driver directly behind swerved out the way and accidentally wiped out a rival.
The car was sent flying off the track and onto the grass as debris scattered across the start line.
Several yellow flags were immediately waved but those at the back of the grid did not spot them.
A car went smashing into the back of the still stationary vehicle and it led to a horror pile-up.
The collision saw red flag was raised after just 17 seconds.
In total, 15 cars retired from the race.
Some immediately got out the driver's seat but others worryingly remained inside.
It has since been reported that all involved are OK.
The names of those involved have not been confirmed.
Chiefs initially decided to suspend the action before then allegedly abandoning the race due to the track's noise curfew.
There is no information as to when the race will be rescheduled for.
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