Formula 1: Will Mick Schumacher compete in Saudi Arabia?
Haas driver Mick Schumacher has been airlifted to a hospital for precautionary checks after crashing in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying.
Haas driver Mick Schumacher was airlifted to a hospital as a precautionary measure after a terrifying qualifying crash on turn 12 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Schumacher lost control of his car at a high-speed portion during Q2, smashing sideways into concrete walls at a speed of approximately 170 mph.
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Schumacher to miss Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
His team said he was conscious, able to talk, and physically well after the crash.
Haas team chief Gunther Steiner has confirmed that the 23-year-old will not be participating in Sunday’s race.
“The best thing is that Mick has apparently no injuries, he’s in the hospital right now and being evaluated by the doctors, so he is in good hands at the moment,” said Steiner in a team statement.
“There’s a possibility that he’ll have to stay for observation overnight at the hospital. Based on these facts and where we are, we have decided not to field his car tomorrow.”
Mick Schumacher will miss the Saudi Arabian GP after a huge accident in qualifying.
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 26, 2022
That Mick is physically well after the crash is another reminder of the strength and safety of modern F1 cars for which we are incredibly thankful#SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/qhLcw0elb7
The son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher assured his fans that he was fine via Twitter.
“Hi everyone, I just wanted to say that I’m ok. Thank you for the kind messages,” he wrote.
Hi everyone, I just wanted to say that I’m ok🙏
— Mick Schumacher (@SchumacherMick) March 26, 2022
Thank you for the kind messages.
The car felt great @haasf1team, we’ll come back stronger❤️ pic.twitter.com/Mwpy0767kN
Schumacher’s crash came after an earlier incident which had Williams driver Nicholas Latifi spinning out of control on turn 13. The collision was not as grave as that of the German, and the Canadian will race on Sunday.
Lewis knocked out, Checo in pole
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing run, failing to make it past the first qualifying session for the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2017. The Mercedes driver finished Q1 at 16th place.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had an opposite result, bagging pole position for the first time in his F1 career, which began in 2011.
SERGIO PEREZ IS ON POLE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME!!!!
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 26, 2022
What a sensational lap by the @redbullracing driver 💪
Well done @SChecoPerez! 🥳#SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/kcQ51ErSJs