Formula 2 driver Enzo Fittipaldi escapes with fractured heel in horrifying opening-lap collision
FIA Formula 2 driver Enzo Fittipaldi suffered a fractured right heel in a horrifying opening-lap collision with Théo Pourchaire in Saudi Arabia.
The horrifying opening lap clash between Enzo Fittipaldi and Theo Pourchaire. (Fox Sports)
The race was red-flagged immediately, with Fittipaldi airlifted to hospital.
Pietro Fittipaldi provided the first update on Enzo's condition since the FIA confirmed he was conscious and breathing.
"Hey everyone thanks for all the messages," wrote Pietro on Twitter.
"Enzo is awake/alert and resting at the hospital."
"He has a fracture in his right heel but thankfully things are much better than what we all expected."
"Thank you to the FIA, the team and all the medical staff here in Saudi Arabia."
Pourchaire was also taken to hospital by ambulance, with Alfa Romeo team boss Frédéric Vasseur confirming that it was for precautionary scans.
"Hey everyone," wrote Pourchaire on Twitter.
"Just wanted to tell you that I’m globally fine !"
"For the moment I don’t know if it’s already the end of the season for me."
"But the most important is not that, that was a really big one and Enzo is injured."
"I wish him the best recovery possible !"
