The 23-year-old Schumacher came in hot on the kerb, 28 seconds into his flying lap. The Haas VF-22 then kicked the tail out. Mick slammed into the barrier with the right side of the vehicle, and not long after that, the racing car halted to a stop next to the opposite barrier. Originally believed to be conscious, Michael’s son was subsequently confirmed to be alright.
“Mick is physically in a good condition,” said the Haas F1 Team, “but will be flown by helicopter to hospital for further precautionary check-ups.”
It remains to be seen if Schumacher will be cleared to race tomorrow, but more importantly, can Hass rebuild the car in this ridiculously short period of time? We don’t know for certain, but we’re thankful that Mick is ok.
French racer Jules Bianchi, then 25 years old, was the last F1 racing driver to die as a result of a crash. It was the first fatality since Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger lost their lives at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
On both occasions, the governing body had put forward new safety recommendations and regulations. In Jules Bianchi’s case, his fatal accident prompted the introduction of the halo element and the virtual safety car.
UPDATE
Haas F1 Team will run only K-Mag in tomorrow's race.For the avoidance of doubt, we will only be running one car in the race.
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 26, 2022
Red Flag ????
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) March 26, 2022
Mick Schumacher has a heavy hit at Turn 12. #SaudiArabianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/12lBHlXRex
Big crash for Mick.
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 26, 2022
He was really pushing but lost the car at Turn 12.
The Medical Car is currently with him. #HaasF1 #SaudiArabianGP #Quali
We’ve heard that Mick is conscious, out of the car and currently on his way to the medical centre. #HaasF1 #SaudiArabianGP #Quali
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 26, 2022
UPDATE: Mick is physically in a good condition but will be flown by helicopter to hospital for further precautionary check-ups. #HaasF1 #SaudiArabianGP
— Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) March 26, 2022