Carlos Sainz Sr. reassures after his accident in Extreme E

No more fear for harm Carlos Sainz Sr. In Extreme E on Thursday, the Spanish driver was the victim of a major accident on the roads of Sardinia. While competing in the final of the Italian event, the father of the recent winner of the British Grand Prix was hit in the back of his vehicle by Johan Kristoffersson. What followed were violent rollovers and the end of the race for Carlos Sainz Sr. The 60-year-old Spaniard managed to escape from his vehicle and was transported to hospital. 

Carlos Sainz and Johan Kristoffersson collide in the Final 💥

Carlos received a full check-up in hospital as a precaution but was cleared and released this evening. We wish him well and hope to see him back in action this weekend!#ExtremeE #IslandXPrix pic.twitter.com/OcgCQ1ZYBT

- Extreme E (@ExtremeELive) July 7, 2022

After undergoing examinations, Carlos Sainz Sr. was allowed to leave the hospital. To reassure everyone, the double world champion of rally had published a message on social networks. “ Fortunately all the medical tests were good and I have just been released from the hospital, although I still feel some pain », explained the Spaniard.

Carlos Sainz Sr. disappointed by Johan Kristoffersson penalty

But after the accident and his time in hospital, the Spaniard did not take heart. Johan Kristoffersson, responsible for the collision, only received 30 seconds of penalties. A sanction too light for his taste. “ However, I am very disappointed with what happened on the track and even more so with the fact that there was only a 30-second penalty against the person who caused this big accident. In more than 40 years of motorsport, this is one of the most serious maneuvers I have ever seen without receiving an exemplary penalty. Thank you all for your messages of support. »

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- Carlos Sainz (@CSainz_oficial) July 7, 2022

Faced with the message from the Spanish driver, the FIA ​​could look into this matter. “ Dear Carlos Sainz, I am happy that you are well. We will study the report and look into the matter with our safety department at the FIA », explained Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the FIA. Johan Kristoffersson and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky were demoted to 3rd after the 30-second penalty. But if the world body decides to crack down, the crew of Nico Rosberg's team could lose their podium. 

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