Carlos Sainz Sr in brutal rally crash but dad of F1 star released from hospital as FIA chief promises investigation

THE FATHER of Formula One star Carlos Sainz was involved in a terrifying car crash with chiefs now promising to investigate the incident. Carlos Sainz Sr, 60, races for Acciona | Sainz XE Team in the Extreme E off-road series and was competing in the Final of the Island X-Prix in Sardinia, Italy when the smash occurred yesterday. Sainz was in the lead when he was hit by Rosberg X Racing’s Johan Kristoffersson, causing his car to flip. Sainz Sr was instantly taken to hospital, while Kristoffersson received a 30-second penalty as he earned his team a third-place finish. Sainz Sr later eased fears over his condition later that evening on social media – but he slammed the penalty decision. He wrote: “Dear Carlos Sainz, I’m glad you’re okay.

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