Racing legend Carlos Sainz Sr. — the father of F1 superstar Carlos Sainz — was hospitalized after a scary crash at the Extreme E Island X-Prix in Sardinia … but thankfully, it sounds like he’s going to be okay.
60-year-old Sainz — who races for the Acciona | Sainz XE team in the off-road series — was leading the pack when he was hit by Johan Kristoffersson of Rosberg X Racing, which caused his vehicle to flip and roll.
carlos sainz sr. experienced a big crash today. he managed to exit the car but he doesn’t appear to be fine. 🙁 pic.twitter.com/IZgEfNXz0c
— ً (@forsainz) July 7, 2022
@forsainz
Sainz was eventually able to get out of the car … but it was clear he was in a lot of pain.
He was taken to a nearby hospital and was checked out by a medical team … but in a statement just minutes ago, he made it clear he’s still hurting.
“Luckily all the medical checks were fine and I have just been released from the hospital, although I feel quite a lot of pain,” Sainz said on Twitter.
Kristoffersson was handed a 30-second penalty as a result of the accident … which Sainz scoffed at.
“I am really disappointed nevertheless with what happened on the track and even more so with the fact that there was only a 30-second penalty for who caused this big accident.”
“In over 40 years in motorsports, this is one of the most serious actions that I have ever seen without an exemplary penalty. Thanks a lot to everyone for your messages of support.”
Sainz is a two-time World Rally Championship winner … and has received numerous awards for his success in racing.
Sainz Jr. is fresh off his first win as a Formula 1 driver … winning the British Grand Prix on Sunday.
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