Driver Sophia Floersch has endured a terrible crash during the Formula 3 World Cup Final in Macau.
The German’s car can be seen flying out of control at high speeds around a corner and becoming airborne over other cars and into the fence in the media section. At least four casualties are in “emergency condition” after the crash. The Sun reports that they are three photographers and a cameraman.
Formula 3 #MacauGP suspended after 21yo German driver @SophiaFloersch involved in horrific airborne crash #7News pic.twitter.com/xRqo8UeE6S
— John Casey (@JohnCasey2880) November 18, 2018
It is known to be of the most difficult urban circuits, because of its narrowness and the high speeds. According to Ouest France via The International Automobile Federation, the young driver is conscious but has been taken to the hospital.
Mijn god, hier de crash vanaf de tribune gefilmd. Pas op, schokkende beelden! Nogmaals: het is Sophia Floersch die is gecrasht in de Formule 3-race van Macau. De Duitse rijdt voor het Nederlandse team Van Amersfoort Racing. Hopelijk komt er snel een update! #F3 pic.twitter.com/HesSwYimWf
— Rob van Gameren (@VanGamerenF1) November 18, 2018
For the F3 and young drivers who take part in it, Macao is the race win of the season.
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