Mechanic hurt in KERS scare

Mechanic dizzy after electric shock

Last updated: 23rd July 2008

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A BMW Sauber mechanic spent Tuesday evening in hospital after he complained about dizziness following a scare with the new Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) the team were testing in Jerez.

The mechanic suffered an electronic shock after he touched a car which was fitted with KERS. He sustained slight injuries to his left hand and grazing on his left arm, but was given the all clear by a local hospital.

However, he was re-admitted to hospital later in the day after he complained that he felt dizzy.

A BMW Sauber spokesperson told GPUpdate: "Immediately after the incident, the mechanic was first brought to the Medical Centre at the track where the doctors conducted a number of tests that were all positive. The mechanic then returned to the team.

"In the evening, he felt a little dizzy, and the team therefore decided to bring him to hospital for observation. All the tests that have been done so far were positive. Some more tests will be done later today. The mechanic feels fine today."

KERS, which reclaims dissipated heat energy from a car to store and then boost engine power, is intended to be introduced into F1 next season.