My fuel cell experience has been pretty good, I think, and not abnormal near as I can tell. My first leak occurred after 12 to 14 years on the job, but I bought a new bladder for $625, dropped it in the can in an hour, and I hope I'm good for another ten years or longer - fingers crossed (quite naturally I tried to be cheap and repair it but that didn't work!). I know cells are not rated for that long a use, but the guys I race with that use the 12, 15, and 20 gallon rectangular cells get extremely long use from them. I'll be keeping the cell in my car when it retires from race duty as I will still plan on the odd track day with the car.
I bet the driver of the lambo was none too happy. Ineffective corner workers and seemingly lax safety standards just about killed the fellow. However, I suppose as a driver he knew the situation with the car ahead of time, although he had no control over the corner workers.