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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