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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-07T14:05:12.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nA dramatic moment unfolded during Sunday's Formula 2 race in Monaco when a track worker narrowly avoided being struck by an oncoming car after running across the circuit.\n\nThe alarming incident occurred in the closing stages of the Feature Race and was caught live on television, leaving viewers stunned as the individual dashed across a section of the track with cars still circulating at speed.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAs drivers approached the pit lane entry, a member of event personnel appeared to sprint across the circuit directly in front of approaching traffic.\n\nAmerican driver Colton Herta was the nearest car and came dangerously close to colliding with the individual.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nFootage showed the worker making it safely to the other side just moments before Herta arrived at the same section of track.\n\nNicolas Varrone and Joshua Durksen were also immediately behind, further underlining how serious the situation could have become.\n\nFortunately, no contact was made and the individual escaped unharmed.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> Close to a big accident in F2 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Q7bQrebs0U\n>\n> — Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) June 7, 2026\n\nThe race continued without interruption, although the incident quickly became one of the major talking points from an eventful afternoon in Monaco.\n\nHerta, Varrone and Durksen all headed into the pit lane shortly after the near miss.\n\nNone of the trio featured in the fight for points, with Durksen eventually finishing 15th.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Kim Kardashian blasted by F1 fans after awkward Martin Brundle moment at Monaco Grand Prix\n  * Tyson Fury to spend £42m on 'retirement present' for himself ahead of Anthony Joshua fight\n  * Rory McIlroy reveals major UK move with wife Erica Stoll\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHerta and Varrone crossed the line further back after enduring difficult races around the famous street circuit.\n\nThe dramatic moment came during a race that ultimately produced a thrilling finish.\n\nNikola Tsolov claimed victory in the Formula 2 Feature Race after a late twist denied Rafael Camara what had looked set to be a memorable win.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, much of the post-race discussion centred on the frightening safety scare involving the track worker.\n\nThe incident immediately drew comparisons with another near miss involving circuit personnel during a Formula One race last season.\n\nAt the Mexico City Grand Prix, Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson was left furious after nearly encountering two stewards who were still on track while his car was returning to the circuit.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe New Zealander had just exited the pit lane after repairs when he spotted the marshals collecting debris near the racing line.\n\nLawson was forced to react quickly to avoid a potentially catastrophic collision.\n\nThe incident left the driver visibly shaken and prompted an angry response over team radio.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"The f***? Oh my god, are you kidding me?\" Lawson exclaimed.\n\n\"Did you just see that?\n\n\"Oh my god, dude. I could have f***ing killed them.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Track worker escapes injury after being nearly hit by Formula 2 car in Monaco scare"
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