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Racing team crews try to extinguish a fire in the Williams racing pit stand at the Circuit de Catalunya on May 13 in Montmelo, Spain, after the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.
"It's a wonderful day for me and the team. An unforgettable race," said Maldonado, who was hoisted onto the shoulders of Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen before being doused in champagne on his first visit to the podium. "It was a tough race, with the strategy and a couple of laps we were struggling. But the car was so competitive from the first lap."
Maldonado's victory provided icing on the cake for Frank Williams as the team celebrated its longtime team principal's 70th birthday this weekend. Williams' celebration speech, however, was cut short after a fire broke out in the team's garage after the race. No injuries were reported.
-- Reported by the Associated Press
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A fire breaks out at the back of the Williams team garage after they celebrated winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.
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Crews try to extinguish the fire.
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Racing team crews use a fire hose to try to extinguish the fire.
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Crews carry the front end of a car.
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Williams' Brazilian driver Bruno Sena's car is damaged by the fire.
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Brutal.
To have such a victory, and then such a tragedy is truly a brutal high to low scenerio. I feel for the team, who made a heroic effort to salvage what they could-I believe one of the two carrying the front end cowling wing set for the car was burned severly on his face-as well as for the driver who had just driven a car in which he had confidence and praise.
Hang in there.