F1 Safety Scrutinized After Debris Incident at Australian Grand Prix

A Formula One fan at the Australian Grand Prix was hit by debris from Kevin Magnussen's car and suffered a cut to his arm.

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The incident raised questions about the safety protocols of the organizers

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The area where the fan was standing was packed, with young children around, and no race officials came to assist him.

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The Australian Grand Prix Corporation did not immediately comment on the incident

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The organizers were already under scrutiny after a large number of fans invaded the track near the end of the race.

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Formula One stewards ordered the AGPC to produce a remediation plan in response to security and safety failures.

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The AGPC admitted to the safety and security failures and agreed it was an "unacceptable situation that could have had disastrous consequences."

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The incident was referred to the FIA's World Motor Sports Council to determine whether penalties should be applied.

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