The driver Haas, Michael’s son, fell on the wall at the exit of turn 12 on the track with photos showing his car torn to pieces.
Schumacher gave an interview on the track today, after assuring fans that he was “okay” in a smiling selfie last night, and told reporters that safety on parts of the track would be something “we have to look at”.
The 23-year-old was transported by helicopter to the hospital for preventive examinations after the accident yesterday.
The red flag was immediately hoisted to allow an ambulance to go to the track, with Schumacher regaining consciousness and talking to doctors before being picked up from his wrecked car and taken to a medical center before being taken to a nearby hospital.
The shocking nature of the collision was seen as Haas’ car broke in two as he got off the track. The German appeared in good spirits today and, although he is not competing in the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, he hopes to compete next month in Australia.
Speaking to Sky Sports this afternoon, he explained: “We had a small slip that went through turn nine which turned temperatures in the tire and also in place.
Back to the track: 23-year-old Mick Schumacher from Germany and Haas speaks to the press after he crashed during the qualifiers during the Saudi Grand Prix F1 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit which saw him being airlifted to this hospital the weekend
Schumacher describes when he crashed during the second round of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
“Arriving at the curb I was 20 to 30 cm wide from where I wanted to be, so the rear tire fell over the curb.
“The moment we touch a curb we lose contact with the ground and that means there is nothing stopping us from turning. “I saw other children have a similar issue.”
When asked why he will not race today, he replied: “Car maintenance combination – we want to race in Melbourne and if something happens in today’s race, it may not happen.”
Asked if he thought the track was safe, he added: “I think there are things we need to take a look at. If so, we need a serious discussion. “
The attention was further drawn by pole position driver Sergio Perez, who described the track – which was added to the F1 calendar only last year – as the “most dangerous” on the F1 calendar.
Pereth, of Red Bull, who secured the first pole position of his career, said that after the circuit of Saudi Arabia “it is definitely the most dangerous place on the calendar”. This is no secret.
“It’s a track that really demands a lot from the drivers, from the cars, from the teams. “If you get it wrong, it could be a huge accident,” Perez said.
Asked if he thought the track was safe, he told reporters there were “things to look out for” after it crashed on Saturday.
“The last thing I want to think about is the track, and I think to move on again is a discussion.”
Mick, the son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, lost control of his Haas as he crossed the curbs through turn 12 and crashed into a concrete wall on the opposite side of the track at an estimated speed of 170 mph.
The force of the impact tore off the front wing and both wheels on the right side of his car before it came to a standstill.
The TV cameras were cut off immediately and no reruns were shown after the high speed accident last night. An ambulance was soon on the scene as Schumacher’s engineers stood in the Haas garage with their hands on their heads.
However, after several minutes without updates, the news finally passed that Schumacher was conscious.
Schumacher’s machine was so badly damaged in the accident that it split in two as it was towed by a collection vehicle.
The run was delayed by 57 minutes as obstacles were repaired and debris cleared from Schumacher’s accident.
Schumacher had earlier posted a provocative message on social media saying “he would come back stronger”.
He said: “Hello everyone, I just wanted to say that I’m fine. Thanks for the kind messages. The car felt great, we will come back stronger “.
Haas confirmed after the accident yesterday that his driver was “in good physical condition”, but was taken to King Fahad’s Armed Forces Hospital for further tests.
“I spoke to his mom and informed her,” said Haas team leader Guider Steiner.
“He has no injuries that you can see, but they want to do some scans to make sure there was no collision with the forces.
“The impact has dissipated the digital [technology] so we heard nothing [on the radio] but we were informed that he was conscious. ”
Mick Schumacher posted a smiling selfie on Twitter after his horrific accident to tell fans that he was “okay” and that the team would “come back stronger”.
Marshals clear debris from track after Schumacher crash during Saudi Arabia Grand Prix qualifiers
Schumacher pulls out of his F1 car by doctors after horrific crash at exit 12 at Jeddah Circuit
Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher was forced to get out of his wrecked car by paramedics after a horrific accident at 170 mph.
Doctors appear to be lifting Schumacher from his crashed car after he crashed during qualifying in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Schumacher suffered a horrific accident at 170 mph that led to the second qualifying round being abandoned for an hour to clear
The Haas driver crashed into the wall at the exit of turn 12 on the Jeddah track and there was immediate concern for him
The red flag was immediately hoisted to allow an ambulance to go to the track and the damaged car was soon found
The shocking nature of the collision was seen as the car broke in two as it got off the track and returned to Haas garage
Schumacher was taken to King Fahad’s Armed Forces Hospital for further tests, but left the “conscious” circuit, Haas said.
Haas team boss Gunder Steiner (right) remains in regular contact with Corina Schumacher (left) after the crash
Haas later confirmed that Schumacher would not take part in Sunday’s match.
The American team wrote on Twitter: “In light of today’s incident in the qualifiers, Mick Schumacher will not participate in tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we will only run one car in the race.”
The incident disrupted the Q2 session for almost an hour as the track was thoroughly cleaned and cleared of debris.
Lewis Hamilton, who suffered a shock exit in Q1, said: “I learned the news. I hope he is fine “.
Former Haas driver Roman Grosjean, who himself suffered a major crash in the team’s car at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, added his best wishes.
Sharing Haas’ tweet confirming that Schumacher was responding en route to medical care, the Frenchman wrote: “I hope for good news soon.”
“The FIA is working hard to ensure that all of these tracks are as safe as possible,” Formula E driver Sam Bird told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“It is designed to be an exciting, fast road train. Now with that comes the danger that if you leave at high speeds, it bites.
The session was interrupted for almost an hour as the track was thoroughly cleaned and cleared of debris after the shock.
Prior to the crash, Schumacher, 23, was up to the P8 in Q2 with a lap time of 1: 29.920, but has now been ruled out of Sunday’s second race.
“If you do it wrong, you hit the wall at 200 miles / hour. Motor sports are dangerous.
“Every time you go out there you can hit something, it can have a big impact. Unfortunately today we saw this with Mick.
Prior to the crash, Schumacher – the son of F1 legend and seven-time world champion Michael – reached the P8 in Q2 with a lap time of 1: 29.920.
Haas teammate Kevin Magnussen, who finished fifth in Bahrain last weekend, eventually finished in the P10.
Magnussen later said of the accident: “I have heard that Mick is not injured, which is good and unbelievable when you see the collision, but the safety is so good with these cars that you can leave a car. conflict like this, is impressive.
“I think he had a great qualifying period up to that point and he was ready for a good result, so he just needs to go back and get on the horse and bounce back.”
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez claimed pole position for the first time in his career, with Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in P2 and P3.
Sunday will mark the second time in three F1 races that Haas has reduced to just one car. Nikita Mazepin lost the season finale last year when he tested positive for COVID-19 on the morning of the match.
Mazepin has been replaced this year by Kevin Magnussen, who will start 10th on Sunday.
Haas reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi is in Saudi Arabia, but, as happened in Abu Dhabi last December when Mazepin was disqualified, he was not allowed to get in the car so late in the race weekend.
