Samples 2016 British Grand Prix Edition | Page 154

FEATURE

M

arcus Ericsson was taken to
hospital for a ‘routine check’
after suffering a massive
shunt during the third free practice of
the British Grand Prix weekend.
The Sauber driver ran wide
out of Stowe and got on the damp
astroturf on the exit kerb, upon
which he lost control by going
sideways before spearing across the
track into the tyre wall at the pitlane
entrance, before coming to a rest
back on the track.
Ericsson was able to extricate
himself from the destroyed the
Sauber C35 and transported to the
medical centre. The Swiss team
confirmed he would miss qualifying.
Later Ericsson said, “It was
obviously a huge accident. I went a
bit too wide on the kerb in Turn 15
and touched the grass, which was
a bit wet. I lost the car and this was
followed by a big impact with the
barriers.”
“I went to the medical centre,
but, because of the impact, they
wanted to send me to hospital. Many
check-ups have been done and
things are looking good. I am feeling
a bit sore, but everything else is ok.”
“It is obviously disappointing
that I was not able to participate in
qualifying, but the most important is
that I am alright. I apologise to my
car crew that I have caused them a
lot of work,” added the Swede.