F1 ace Carlos Sainz's dad taken to hospital after car rolls over in heavy Extreme E crash

Ferrari star Carlos Sainz's father was taken to hospital following a strong crash in Formula E on Thursday. Sainz Snr, also called Carlos, collided with Rosberg X Racing driver Johan Kristoffersson in the early stages of the race.

Rosberg X Racing have received a penalty for Kristoffersson's part in the incident. Broadcast footage showed Sainz's car tumbling over a hill and landing in a ditch.

Sainz's vehicle barrell-rolled in the horrifying footage. The collision brought about the red flag at the end of the first lap of the race, which Sainz had led in the opening stages.

The Spaniard - a double world rally winner - was conscious and somehow managed to walk away from the incident. However, he was then taken to hospital for precautionary checks. A further update will be made about the 60-year-old's condition.

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A statement from Sainz's team, ACCIONA | SAINZ XE read: "This afternoon, Carlos Sainz was hit by another car when he was leading the Final of the Island X-Prix in Sardinia.

"As a consequence of the impact, the car of ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team rolled over in a heavy crash. Carlos was able to leave the car on his own and remained conscious. The driver was then taken to the hospital for medical checks, for precaution.

"The team will issue updates about his status in due time."

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A statement by Extreme E founder and CEO Alejandro Agag continued: "Carlos Sainz Snr. from the ACCIONA | SAINZ XE Team was involved in a collision with Rosberg X Racing in the opening moments of Extreme E's NEOM Island