Former reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein details serious crash in Sao Paulo Formula E race

talksport.com January 11, 2025, 03:00 PM UTC

Pascal Wehrlein, a former reserve driver for Lewis Hamilton, shared details of a serious crash during the Formula E season-opener in Sao Paulo. His car flipped and hit a wall, causing him to sustain a concussion and chest bruising. Wehrlein was trapped upside down but was quickly rescued by medical teams. He later experienced breathing difficulties on his flight home and had to visit the hospital again. The crash raised concerns about the safety of the halo device, which is designed to protect drivers' heads. Wehrlein noted that the halo was damaged during the incident, contributing to his head hitting the wall.


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