Update: Carlos Sainz Jr Just Smashed Head On Into The Barrier At 150mph

Carlos Sainz Jr was on a lap in final practice for the Russian Grand Prix when he lost control on the entry to Turn 13. Hitting the outside wall smashed up his car and launched him straight into the barrier at high speed

Jack Leslie

Updated: 10 Oct 2015

The Toro Rosso was buried deep in the barrier, meaning it took around 15 minutes to extracate Sainz Jr from the car. However, the latest update is that he is conscious and was talking to doctors in the medical centre. The FIA said he even tried to remove his helmet on his own after the crash.

He gave a thumbs up as he was put in the ambulance after being removed from the car. After being looked at in the medical centre he was loaded into a helicopter and taken to hospital.

We will keep you updated with the latest on his condition.

Update:

A tweet from his father, WRC champion Carlos Sainz, says that the Spanish driver is okay and a little while later the man himself posted a picture, confirming he is alright and already trying to convince the doctors to let him race on Sunday!

Toro Rosso then said in a statement that scans revealed he is uninjured, but will remain in hospital overnight as a precaution.

Just talked to carlos, thanks to God he is ok. More test going on but much happier now. Thanks to everyone for the support.
— Carlos Sainz (@CSainz_oficial) October 10, 2015

Todo ok! Nada por lo que preocuparse! Ya pensando en cómo convencer a los médicos para que me dejen correr mañana! pic.twitter.com/8EihihWSnu
— Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) October 10, 2015

Update 2:

Sainz Jr was released from hospital on Saturday evening and said in a statement released by Toro Rosso that he hopes to race in the Russian Grand Prix, should he pass the FIA’s medical checks.

Im out of The Hospital! Thanks a lot to The hospital of Sochi And The Marshals at The track for making it easier! pic.twitter.com/VYpF18TvZE
— Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) October 10, 2015