F2 crash: Juan Manuel Correa undergoes surgery on fractures to both legs after horror accident that killed Anthoine Hubert
American was involved in a serious crash during Saturday’s Formula Two feature race that claimed the life of fellow driver Hubert
Your support helps us to tell the story
As your White House correspondent, I ask the tough questions and seek the answers that matter.
Your support enables me to be in the room, pressing for transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we wouldn't have the resources to challenge those in power.
Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election
Andrew Feinberg
White House Correspondent
Juan Manuel Correa is in a stable condition after undergoing surgery on fractures to both of his legs, following the Formula Two crash in the Belgian Grand Prix F2 feature race that killed fellow driver Anthoine Hubert.
Sauber Junior Team driver Correa was attempting to avoid the spinning Giuliano Alesi as he came through Eau Rouge when he ran onto the Radillon run-off area and T-boned Hubert, who had already suffered an accident of his own.
The collision caused Correa’s car to go airborne, with the front portion of the Sauber ripped off and exposing his feet, leaving him trapped in the cockpit as he came to a rest upside down.
Correa was transferred to CHI Liege Hospital by helicopter where he underwent surgery on fractures suffered to both legs. He also suffered a minor spinal injury, but remained conscious throughout the accident.
A statement issued by Correa’s management team Race Tech Development Group said: “Today, American Juan Manuel Correa was involved in a scary incident at the Belgium Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
"A victim of an accident that happened in front of him, Correa had no place to go and made contact with a fellow competitor’s stopped FIA Formula 2 car. Suffering fractures to both of his legs and a minor spinal injury, Correa underwent surgery and is resting in Intensive Care.
“At the current moment, Juan Manuel Correa’s condition is stable. He was taken by helicopter to a hospital where he underwent surgery. Juan Manuel remained conscious the entire time until his admission to the operating room.
“While you keep Juan Manuel in your thoughts and prayers, please also pray for the well-being of Anthoine Hubert’s friends and family. In motorsports, we are a family, and we lost one of our family members today.
“More updates on Juan Manuel’s condition will be made public when available.”
The FIA has confirmed that Sunday’s planned F2 sprint race has been cancelled following Saturday’s events, with the Formula Three race rescheduled to 11am CET (10am BST) and the F1 Belgian Grand Prix remaining a 3:10pm CET (2:10pm BST) start time.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments