Formula 1 chiefs have been told to prepare for a severe backlash from angry drivers over the incident at the Japanese Grand Prix which saw Pierre Gasly come close to a recovery vehicle on the track.
Worrying footage showed the AlphaTauri driver, travelling at high speed and with shocking visibility because of he heavy rain, go past the tractor. It had entered the track a few moments earlier, to recover the wreckage of Carlos Sainz's Ferrari after his crash on the first lap.
"God! What the? What is this tractor? What is this tractor on track?" Gasly yelled over team radio. "I passed next to it, This is unacceptable! What has happened? Can't believe this... I could have f***ing killed myself."
