According to local media, Madanipour sustained critical injuries after a high-impact fall on the course. Medical teams at the scene transferred her to hospital, where doctors are working to stabilize her condition.
The incident follows the death of sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati in May, who succumbed to severe injuries after being struck by a racing car while covering an auto-racing event. Both events were held under the supervision of the national motorsport federation.
After Darajati’s death, racing tracks were temporarily closed for safety reviews, and officials pledged to make safety the federation’s top priority.
The recurrence of serious incidents, however, has intensified public scrutiny, with critics pointing to deficiencies in track design, risk management and event oversight.
