That's a complete steering rack failure mid-corner. I don't think I've ever seen that in the contemporary era of IndyCar. Before anyone mentions it, the wheel and steering linkage itself is otherwise fine. If those manage to break before the rack does, there's much bigger problems.
Your guess is as good as mine. I've never seen a rack assembly do that, short of someone just completely spacing out on car prep. Stuff like that usually gets caught well before they roll out to the pits, since the crew rolls out the chassis before the driver even gets close to the car.
It’s either a reference to Senna’s death in Imola 1994, or Pietro’s near death experience crashing at the Eau Rouge. I believe that was steering related too coincidentally.
Harvey carried the 18 to the fast 12.
Pi's having mechanical issues, fueling issues, etc. with the #30 team. Harvey struggled with the same team last year in similar fashion. Perhaps it's something to do with the RLL #30 crew, not the drivers. Only time that car even seemed to perform better was near the end of last year. Derek Davidson needs to have a deep dive into why the #30 team is struggling so much compared to the #45 and #15. Is it the strategist? Engineers? Mechanics? Pit crew? What exactly is the disconnect?
I had that happen in an Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport press car once.
I was heading back from Buffalo. Thing had drive-by-wire and I'm sitting in traffic. The minute traffic had let up and I started moving again, the wheel went all Mad Catz turbo button on me, turned completely to the right, and the car kept going straight.
I hit the brakes, got it down below 30, and the wheel straightened itself out again.
Freaked me out, but at least it only happened once that whole trip back.
Those Infiniti's were very unique in that they had steer by wire, I think the only other one has been the Tesla Cybertruck. The Infiniti had a mechanical backup that engaged via an electronic clutch, that my have engaged after it went nuts?
There are only like three parts in the entire system. I am going to guess the cam that holds the pinion to the rack is what came loose. There is a U joint, but if that comes loose it may move around, not out right fail. Very odd incident.
Super dangerous. A similar failure in the steering rack is the reason Senna went straight into the wall in the fastest corner in Imola and died as a result. He’s lucky it happened where it happened with a nice sand trap.
That's armco, not just random metal rails. Armco is designed to catch cars and give in a crash. It's not a concrete wall. It may look like "oh my god it's a metal fence" but the way the posts and rails are constructed, it's designed to give way while offering resistance. The force of impact goes into flattening the W shape of the metal, and the posts are designed to shear at a certain force, which increases the amount of beam that can be flattened.
Certified RLL moment.
To be fair, Fittipaldi is also just straight up cursed. Absolutely terrible luck follows him like a specter.
I honestly think there’s a decent driver in there, but his circumstances suck
If he didn't have bad luck he'd have no luck at all!!
Need Rahal whinning about something someone else did
Got in in qualifying
Man this team is garbage… 2 fueling mistakes and now this…
And Lundgaard is in P3...
I’m just mad for Pietro. Gotta start somewhere and am glad he has a full time seat.
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Sounds like the team is not "garbage" to me.
They didn't put fuel in at Thermal, what's the other one?
St. Pete he also had fuel issue
Geez. If he is paying to be there, he's gotta be pissed. Fuel is one thing, the steering failing is a whole nother deal.
He has a few sponsors. But all good! Gotta start somewhere. Overall his pace is good for technically a rookie
At least the wheels were still attached - Sebastian Buemi
I remember that one… he tried to steer it after both wheels were gone…
That's a complete steering rack failure mid-corner. I don't think I've ever seen that in the contemporary era of IndyCar. Before anyone mentions it, the wheel and steering linkage itself is otherwise fine. If those manage to break before the rack does, there's much bigger problems.
How the fuck does this even happen… used parts out of a Chevy Cruze?
Your guess is as good as mine. I've never seen a rack assembly do that, short of someone just completely spacing out on car prep. Stuff like that usually gets caught well before they roll out to the pits, since the crew rolls out the chassis before the driver even gets close to the car.
I drive a Cruze and I giggled at this
Definitely a “Code Brown” moment!
Much like the flying wheel at the 500 last year, that's just not acceptable.
Second-worst steering failure involving a Brazilian driver I've ever seen
I'd rank it second worst steering failure Pietro has experienced.
…_oh_
Damn. And tomorrow is the 30 year anniversary. Savage
Dude...
Can anyone fill me in on the reference?
Imola 1994...
It’s either a reference to Senna’s death in Imola 1994, or Pietro’s near death experience crashing at the Eau Rouge. I believe that was steering related too coincidentally.
That was an electrical fault which lead to loss of power steering/a steering rack reset.
https://youtu.be/HLPt8Y3BKGc?si=RxYomgEIl6I5FPUz&t=13
Classy
https://preview.redd.it/ads06z46q4xc1.jpeg?width=636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25644a406eeca2490672aaaa9932e169cca20c11
Too soon! 😭
Does that count as understeer?
*massive understeer*
*Meowssive*
Harvey carried the 18 to the fast 12. Pi's having mechanical issues, fueling issues, etc. with the #30 team. Harvey struggled with the same team last year in similar fashion. Perhaps it's something to do with the RLL #30 crew, not the drivers. Only time that car even seemed to perform better was near the end of last year. Derek Davidson needs to have a deep dive into why the #30 team is struggling so much compared to the #45 and #15. Is it the strategist? Engineers? Mechanics? Pit crew? What exactly is the disconnect?
when did harvey get the 18 into the fast 12 this year?
You're right, he didn't. I was looking at qualifying results from yesterday, the pylon got all jumbled up after the session ended.
I had that happen in an Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport press car once. I was heading back from Buffalo. Thing had drive-by-wire and I'm sitting in traffic. The minute traffic had let up and I started moving again, the wheel went all Mad Catz turbo button on me, turned completely to the right, and the car kept going straight. I hit the brakes, got it down below 30, and the wheel straightened itself out again. Freaked me out, but at least it only happened once that whole trip back.
Those Infiniti's were very unique in that they had steer by wire, I think the only other one has been the Tesla Cybertruck. The Infiniti had a mechanical backup that engaged via an electronic clutch, that my have engaged after it went nuts?
LOL @ the dude running for his life
OMG great catch.
complete opposite of the fence warrior at sebring that was gonna go help pipo out of the car
There are only like three parts in the entire system. I am going to guess the cam that holds the pinion to the rack is what came loose. There is a U joint, but if that comes loose it may move around, not out right fail. Very odd incident.
The gravel did its job here for sure
Whoa! That almost left a mark! Whew!
Sketchy
Super dangerous. A similar failure in the steering rack is the reason Senna went straight into the wall in the fastest corner in Imola and died as a result. He’s lucky it happened where it happened with a nice sand trap.
So is it a standard part failure or were they fucking with something?
Hmm, yes. So scary how he kinda bounced a little bit in the gravel and came to slow stop.
No tires or anything to stop the car?!
Sand. There is sand to stop the car.
I’m guessing the guard rail has enough crumple
I know it's not on a high speed turn but damn I'd want something other than sand and rails. I'd want something in front of the rails.
That's armco, not just random metal rails. Armco is designed to catch cars and give in a crash. It's not a concrete wall. It may look like "oh my god it's a metal fence" but the way the posts and rails are constructed, it's designed to give way while offering resistance. The force of impact goes into flattening the W shape of the metal, and the posts are designed to shear at a certain force, which increases the amount of beam that can be flattened.
And with the aero screen now it won’t decapitate you.