Smoke billows from the Williams F1 team garage after an explosion Sunday. (Getty)Pastor Maldonado grabbed Williams F1 team's first victory in the series in eight years on Sunday at Barcelona, but shortly after Maldonado's win, an explosion happened in the team's garage.Seven people were hospitalized because of the explosion, which happened in the fuel area.
Williams said the fire had "originated from the fuel area" and three of their staff were in hospital."The team, the fire services and the police are working together to determine the root cause of the fire and an update statement will be released in due course," Williams added.Caterham, who have an adjacent garage to Williams, said four of their staff had been taken to the medical centre for examination - one with a minor hand injury and three with respiratory issues.Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley said one of his staff had suffered smoke inhalation
Maldonado was photographed carrying his 12-year-old cousin -- who was clutching the winner's trophy -- from the garage area just after the explosion.
As you can see from the photos above and below, it was quite the scary scene. Our thoughts are with those involved and hope that there are no serious injuries.
Bruno Senna's damaged car. (Getty)
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