Formula 1 Legend Mika Salo Clarifies Incident as Accident, Reaffirms Thailand's Safety
Former F1 driver Mika Salo clarified that an incident leaving him injured was an accident, telling Thai police he lost consciousness during the event. The 59-year-old Finnish legend praised Thailand's safety and said he plans to return desp
On May 26, Deputy Spokesman of the Royal Thai Police Tri Rong Piwpan visited 59-year-old Finnish F1 legend Mika Salo at the Police Hospital for a medical examination of his injuries, which had made international headlines. Salo recounted through an interpreter that the incident was an accident and that he lost consciousness, only to discover he was injured when he regained awareness. He immediately sought medical treatment.
Salo expressed gratitude to police for their care and assistance, explaining that he came to Thailand because he loves sunshine and the Thai people. He noted the pleasant weather allows him to relax and recover. He stressed that he will definitely return to Thailand in the future, as he has full confidence in the country's safety and finds the atmosphere very welcoming.
Salo expressed surprise at the extensive police presence at the hospital and used the opportunity to clarify what happened, noting that there had been significant public misunderstanding about the incident.
