Five Injured in Macau F3 Grand Prix Crash

German driver Sophia Floersch sustained a spinal fracture in a crash during the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix on Sunday, November 18. The crash injured a total of five people, including a second driver.

“A serious incident has occurred on lap 4 of the 2018 FIA F3 World Cup at Macau involving… Sophia Floersch,” an FIA spokesperson reported. “Following evaluation by medical staff, the driver is conscious and has subsequently been taken to hospital for further evaluation”.

Floersch’s Van Amersfoort Racing car lost control and flew over a barrier hitting a fence and wall during the race. According to a statement from Van Ameersfoort, she was admitted to the Conde S Januario Hospital on the same day.

“Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine” the 17-year-old Floersch tweeted after the incident, “but will be going into surgery tomorrow morning.” Credit: @aochan8800 via Storyful