German driver Mick Schumacher, son of Michael Schumacher, was the victim of a very violent off-track this Saturday during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Jeddah circuit. Mick Schumacher, 23, lost control of his Haas-Ferrari in a series of fast corners and hit the low wall bordering the track at high speed. According to the first information, however, he would not be injured. The session was interrupted by a red flag before resuming around 7:30 p.m.
Hamilton eliminated in Q1 for the first time since 2017
An ambulance immediately went to the scene of the accident and took Mick Schumacher back to the circuit medical centre. “The first diagnosis did not reveal any injuries,” said the International Automobile Federation (FIA), adding that he had however been airlifted to a hospital near the circuit.
The accident took place during the second part of qualifying, which has three. The first phase (Q1) had seen the surprise elimination of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) who has seven F1 world championship titles like Michael Schumacher. It is the first time since the 2017 Brazilian GP that the British driver has been eliminated so early from the qualifying session. The GP will take place on Sunday.