Update: This Horror Crash Just Happened In The FIA F3 Championship

Amazingly, Li is described to be ‘awake and alert’ and has had medical checks, while Tveter suffered minor injuries. Piquet is believed to have escaped the horror corkscrew smash unharmed.

Update

The FIA European Formula 3 Championship released the following statement about the crash a little while ago:

“A serious incident has occurred during Race 1 of Round 4 of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, involving car number 18 Zhi Cong Li (CHN), number 3 Ryan Tveter (USA) and number 5 Pedro Piquet (BRA).

Following on-track evaluation, Zhi Cong Li and Ryan Tveter were transferred to the circuit’s medical centre. One driver was initially unconscious, but both drivers were conscious on arrival at the medical centre.

Zhi Cong Li has subsequently been taken to hospital via helicopter due to possible head and back injuries. Ryan Tveter was taken to hospital by ambulance for further examination.”

Update 2

The Carlin team, who run Peter Zhi Cong Li and Ryan Tveter, released this statement:

“Following transfer to a local hospital, Carlin drivers Peter Zhi Cong Li and Ryan Tveter have received further medical assessment after a serous incident during Race 1 of Round 4 of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in Spielberg today. Having been taken to hospital by ambulance, Ryan has been discharged with heavy bruising to his knee.

“Following initial assessment at the medical centre, Peter was transferred to a University hospital by helicopter. Peter is undergoing treatment for multiple broken bones in his heel, which will require surgery in the near future. Peter has also been diagnosed with four fractured vertebrae which do not require surgery. While suffering with other bruising and small injuries, Peter is alert and speaking with team personnel.”