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Formula 3 driver Sophia Florsch has fractured her spine in a high-speed crash at the Macau Grand Prix in China.
The 17-year-old German’s car lost control going into a bend before flying through the air and crashing backwards into fences.
A statement from her team, Van Amersfoort Racing, said Florsch was conscious and in a stable condition.
“I am fine but will be going into surgery tomorrow morning,” Florsch posted on social media on Sunday.
“Thanks to everybody for the supporting messages. Update soon.”
Japanese driver Sho Tsuboi, who Florsch first crashed into, has been taken to hospital with back pain. Read more