JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Mick Schumacher was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after crashing closely throughout qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher misplaced management of his Haas automotive in Flip 9 and slammed towards the within barrier earlier than rebounding again throughout the observe and coming to a halt past Flip 10.
Schumacher was acutely aware when the medical automotive arrived on the scene and, though he appeared bodily advantageous, was taken to the circuit’s medical centre for checks and on to hospital by way of helicopter.
“Evaluation on the medical centre revealed no accidents, and he has been transferred to King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, for precautionary checks,” an FIA assertion stated.
The impression of the crash broke Schumacher’s automotive in two items, with the gearbox meeting falling off because the wreckage was lifted onto a restoration truck.
The incident resulted within the hourlong qualifying session being suspended for over 50 minutes because the automotive was recovered, boundaries lining the circuit have been repaired and the observe floor was cleaned.