Formula 1: Will Mick Schumacher compete in Saudi Arabia?

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.”

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.

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.