Last Updated: 26/03/22 9:17 p.m.
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Haas driver Mick Schumacher crashes in Q2 in Saudi Arabia
Haas driver Mick Schumacher crashes in Q2 in Saudi Arabia
Mick Schumacher will not be on the track for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a high-speed accident during the qualifiers, Haas announced.
The team will only run one car during Sunday’s race with driver Kevin Magnussen starting on the grid in 10th place.
Schumacher was airlifted to hospital for screening following a horrific high-speed crash during Saudi Arabia’s qualifying GP.
He lost control of the Haas car via a high-speed section on F1’s fastest track during Q2 and crashed into obstacles at turn 12 at around 170 mph.
The German, the son of Formula 1 legend Michael, remained in the cockpit afterwards, but regained consciousness and spoke to doctors before being transported by ambulance to the medical center.
Schumacher was then taken to King Fahad’s Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah for screening. Haas team leader Guider Steiner said later Saturday night that Schumacher might need to stay there for observation.
“A lot of events for us,” Steiner said. “The best thing is that Mick obviously has no injuries, he is currently in the hospital and being evaluated by doctors, so he is in good hands at the moment.
“She may have to stay overnight in the hospital for observation.
“Based on this data and where we are, we decided not to put his car tomorrow. Kevin, since he did not train a lot yesterday, I think he did a fantastic job today, entering Q3.
“His last race was not as planned, but I think it’s because he did not have enough time on the track. We are still happy with Q3 and P10 tomorrow.”
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Haas boss Gunder Steiner confirms that Mick Schumacher was not injured after being crushed in the Saudi Grand Prix qualifiers.
Haas boss Gunder Steiner confirms that Mick Schumacher was not injured after being crushed in the Saudi Grand Prix qualifiers.
After the qualifiers, Magnussen shared the relief he felt for Schumacher.
“I’m 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 the fact that you can get away from such a crash is impressive.
“I think he had a great qualifier up to that point and he was ready for a good result, so he would just have to go back and get on the horse and bounce back. We should be happy with Q3, but the car was better than the P10, I did not get the most out of it “.
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