- Occupants in a Mercedes-AMG GT crashed during a track day at Sepang, Malaysia.
- The car failed to slow down at high speeds, crashing into a barrier during the event.
- Despite the crash, the passenger compartment stayed intact, saving the occupants’ lives.
An onboard camera captured a horrific accident that recently took place at Sepang Raceway in Malaysia. The incident involves a Mercedes-AMG GT, a track day, and allegedly, a catastrophic brake failure. According to at least one source, the failure came after the owner of the car told the driver that all components were race-ready. Now, both driver and owner are reportedly dealing with serious injuries.
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The exact date of the crash is unclear, but some reports suggest it occurred on May 18. In the video, we see the Mercedes-AMG GT driver coming out of turn 13, heading toward turn 14. As they approach, a car ahead pulls into the pit lane, and another car stays on the track. The problem becomes apparent toward the end of the long straight.
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As the AMG begins to overtake the hatchback on the right, both cars enter the braking zone. The hatch seems to have no issue, the AMG peaks at around 230 km/h (142 mph), but then, it doesn’t slow fast enough. The driver says something and saws at the wheel, but the sports car mostly remains straight and plows through the corner. Unable to slow the car, the driver straightens the wheel and hits the barrier head-on. Turn 15 is also an off-camber turn, so it’s even harder to make it when a car goes into the corner too quickly.
According to one person who shared the video on Facebook, the passenger in the car is actually the owner. Allegedly, the owner told the driver that the car was fully prepared for track use, including the brakes. What appears to have happened, however, is a complete brake failure due to a broken brake line. While it’s difficult to confirm with certainty, the video seems to support this theory. Photos from the aftermath also show a severed brake hose, although it’s possible that damage occurred during the crash.
No doubt, it’s key to fully prepare any car that is about to be subject to a track day. That includes brakes along with cooling systems, engine fluids, and more. In this case, whatever led to the crash also led to serious injury. The original poster says the driver suffered spinal damage.
To the AMG GT’s credit, it seemingly did an amazing job of keeping these two occupants alive. Photos show an almost intact passenger compartment, including the fact that the windshield didn’t break and the doors could still open after the crash. Here’s to hoping that both occupants make a full and speedy recovery.
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