Chaos as race-cars pile-up in monster smash during the FIA GT World Cup in Macau

UTTER chaos ensued during the FIA GT World Cup in Macau on Saturday, as race-cars were involved in a monster pile-up.

The incredible incident left racers “lucky to be alive” on the very first lap of qualifying on Saturday in Hong Kong.

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In fact, just four cars out of the 20-strong field drove away from the outrageous pile-up unscathed, as vehicle after vehicle careered into the back of the scrap-heap.

The stunned commentator describes the crash as “mayhem” and the “worst he’s ever seen in GT racing”, as the qualifying session is understandably stopped.

Brazilian Raffaele Marciello, of Mercedes-AMG Team GruppeM Racing, even said he was lucky to be alive after the mass crash.

He revealed: “I was lucky and I am happy to be alive. It’s a special track but it’s also scary.”

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German racer Maro Engel – who failed to make it out of the pits for the session – revealed his thoughts as he could only watch on as the smash occurred.

He claimed: “It’s not want you want to see.

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“Hopefully we can get some of these cars back on track by tomorrow and have a race.”

Amazingly, no-one was injured in the incredible scenes, but the day did take a sombre turn as British motorcyclist Daniel Hegarty died in a separate incident.

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The Nottingham rider, 31, was killed after hitting the barriers on the outside of the circuit and losing his crash helmet.

A statement from the organisers said: “The Macau Grand Prix Committee extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Daniel.

“Daniel’s family and team have been contacted, and the Committee will ensure every assistance is extended to them.”

The Topgun Racing Honda rider, who regularly competed at the Isle of Man TT, was taking part in his second Macau GP having finished 16th last year.

Race-winner and fellow Brit Glenn Irwin said on the tragedy: “It’s a very sad end to what has been a successful week.”

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