{"id":12047,"date":"2018-11-18T10:11:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-18T18:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=12047"},"modified":"2018-11-18T10:11:43","modified_gmt":"2018-11-18T18:11:43","slug":"macau-grand-prix-car-race-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=12047","title":{"rendered":"Macau Grand Prix car race crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Macau Grand Prix was brought to a standstill during a Formula 3 race when German driver Sophia Floersch went flying through the air after a high-speed crash.<\/p>\n

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Floersch, only 17-years-old, lost control of her Van Amersfoort Racing car as she sped towards the tight right hand corner and slammed into the inside wall.<\/p>\n

She then sped backwards towards the turn and after clipping the kerb, her car became airborne before she hit fellow driver Sho Tsuboi at incredible speed.<\/p>\n

The result from the impact then launched her high into the air where she was catapulted into the debris fencing before her car smashed into a photographers bunker and landed back on its wheels.<\/p>\n

The terrifying footage was captured from all angles by fans in attendance with the vision looking like something more out of a movie than an actual race.<\/p>\n

After sitting in 16th place, Floersch reportedly hit the back of Jehan Daruvala on the straight before losing control.<\/p>\n

The speed-trap had her tracking along at 276.2km\/h before the braking area into the Lisboa corner.<\/p>\n

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Formula 3\u00a0#MacauGP<\/a>\u00a0suspended after 21yo German driver\u00a0@SophiaFloersch<\/a>\u00a0involved in horrific airborne crash\u00a0#7News<\/a>\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/xRqo8UeE6S<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John Casey (@JohnCasey2880)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Ferrari junior driver Guan Yu Zhou, who was behind Floersch, explained how the unprecedented crash unfolded after the race.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst of all it was such a scary moment,\u201d Zhou said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSophia was really close to Jehan, so when Jehan braked early she had no time to react.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe hit Jehan\u2019s right-rear, and that spun her around straight into Lisboa, and she flew into the other car.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just hope she\u2019s OK.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The moment Sophia was catapulted over Tsuboi\u2019s car.Source:Supplied<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Despite the enormous impact of the crash, the FIA confirmed Floersch was conscious and was transported to hospital.<\/p>\n

\u201cA serious incident has occurred on Lap 4 of the 2018 FIA F3 World Cup at Macau involving car #25 Sophia Florsch (GER),\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing evaluation by medical staff, the driver is conscious and has subsequently been taken to hospital for further evaluation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unfortunately the result of the crash ended with five people in total being taken to hospital with two drivers, two photographers and one track marshal.<\/p>\n

An update from Macau officials after the race confirmed the up-and-coming driver had suffered a spinal fracture in the crash, but her vital signs were stable.<\/p>\n

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Official statement regarding\u00a0@sophiafloersch<\/a>‘s accident at the\u00a0#MacauGP<\/a>.\u00a0pic.twitter.com\/txkfJkePXq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 VanAmersfoortRacing (@VARmotorsport)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The unbelievable impact of the crash was captured from above the bend and slowed down to show the moment Floersch became airborne and clipped the barrier before her car was sent backwards into the bunker.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate Tsuboi is suffering from lumbar pain. The track marshal, Chan Cha In, suffered a laceration of the face, abrasion of the upper abdomen wall and a fractured jaw.<\/p>\n

Photographer Minami Hiroyuki suffered a concusion while fellow photographer Chan Weng Wang was diagnosed with a liver laceration. Both are being observed in hospital.<\/p>\n

Floersch notified her fans following the race that she was \u201cfine\u201d, but was set for surgery on Monday morning (AEDT).<\/p>\n

\u201cJust wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into surgery tomorrow morning,\u201d she tweeted.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the FIA, HWA AG Official and Mercedes AMG who are taking great care of me.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to everybody for the supporting messages. Update soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into Surgery tomorow morning. Thanks to the\u00a0@fia<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@hwaag_official<\/a>\u00a0@MercedesAMGF1<\/a>\u00a0who are taking great care of me.
\nThanks to everybody for the Supporting messages.
\nUpdate soon.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sophia Floersch (@SophiaFloersch)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Team principal Frits van Amersfoort told\u00a0Autosport<\/a>: \u201cWe have to thank the angels she had with her today and for the fantastic strength of the Dallara car.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sorry to hear that\u00a0@SophiaFloersch<\/a>\u00a0has a spinal fracture but looking at the horrific accident she had today in Macau it could have been so much worse.\u00a0#getwellsoonSophia<\/a>\u00a0https:\/\/t.co\/NFqxi0stNB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jenson Button (@JensonButton)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Floersch is seen as one of the up-and-coming stars in Motorsports.<\/p>\n

She previously raced in F4 \u2014 and made history in her debut race by becoming the first female to score points in an ADAC Formula 4 race.<\/p>\n

She also broke records by becoming the youngest driver to win a Ginneta Junior Championship.<\/p>\n

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#Macau<\/a>\u00a0At the end of this video, she moves her hands in the cockpit.https:\/\/t.co\/gTvUUbdOGK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Manuel (@TheManuell)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Just saw the F3 crash in Macau. Really hope to read some good news soon about all the people involved…<\/p>\n

\u2014 Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Macau GP officials confirm five people in total have been taken to hospital: two drivers, two photographers and one marshal\u00a0#MacauGP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The race was immediately red flagged and delayed for more than one hour as the barrier was repaired and those injured were attended too.<\/p>\n

After the race got back underway it was Red Bull junior Dan Ticktum who crossed the line first and claimed the checkered flag.<\/p>\n

Ticktum\u2019s victory makes it two years in a row he has claimed the win in Macau.<\/p>\n

The impressive 19-year-old escaped the carnage behind him as he led the race from start to finish.<\/p>\n

After the lengthy delay, Ticktum sped away from the field and claimed the win 1.2 seconds clear of his Motopark Academy teammate Joel Eriksson.<\/p>\n

Renault Formula 1 junior driver Sacha Fenestraz took his place on the podium after he crossed the line in third spot.<\/p>\n

A total of eight drivers all failed to finish thanks to several crashes throughout the race, but it was the horrific crash of Floersch that captured everyone\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0#MacauGP<\/a>\u00a0crash is a gut wrenching reminder of how dangerous Motorsport still is, and how close drivers are to the edge. Hoping\u00a0@SophiaFloersch<\/a>\u00a0is ok, along with all marshalls & photographers. A horrifying incident.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Richard Bayliss (@RSBayliss)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Had my heart in my mouth watching the\u00a0@SophiaFloersch<\/a>\u00a0crash at Macau.<\/p>\n

Hope all is ok \ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n

\u2014 Abbie Eaton (@AbbieEaton44)\u00a0November 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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