Rowan Atkinson Crashes McLaren F1 GTR, Avoids Serious Injury
Not that long ago, actor Rowan Atkinson made news with his appearance on Top Gear, even setting a lap record on the famous show. Now the famous Mr. Bean is making headlines again, but this time it’s not so good.
While driving his McLaren F1 GTR, it is believed that he lost control of the supercar, spun several times before hitting a tree and a lamppost. Fortunately for Atkinson, he was able to get himself out of the vehicle before it reportedly caught on fire. The crash happened on the A605 near Haddon, Cambridgeshire shortly after 7:30pm.
Atkinson was taken to a local hospital and was treated for a shoulder injury, though he should feel very fortunate that nothing more serious happened. The exact state of the ultra-rare McLaren F1 isn’t known.
[Source: PistonHeads]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I dont think that he was with his funny face when that happend. ... Well... Maybe he was. xD