There have been many images of the crash in Macau itself, but no clear pictures or video explaining the reason behind the young German driver’s launch from the apex kerbing, resulting in the horror smash.
Fortunately Sophia (17) was very lucky with only relatively light injury, but still requiring some surgery to her spine due to a fracture. Incredible considering the impact speed was around 170mph.
Today, further footage has emerged showing how the car went out of control in the first place, having made contact and loosing a wheel near the braking zone for the slow and tight Lisboa corner.
Many have made calls for the track to be changed and redesigned, and many more have demanded the circuit be left as is, citing it as the ultimate challenge.Let us know in the comments at the bottom if Macau should be continued to be raced on.
#Macau track MUST NOT be changed. Few fine tune safety points should be done. People entering that race must respect this is one of the most difficult and challenging circuits of the world. Understand the risks and you will not be surprised. #DontChangeMacau
— LUCAS DI GRASSI (@LucasdiGrassi) November 19, 2018
Just to be clear I love Macau Grand Prix and everyone entering that race must be aware of the risks. Motorsport is dangerous and it will never be 100% safe. We all should be thankful to the incredible work @fia does in safety and this crash just shows how safe these cars are.
— LUCAS DI GRASSI (@LucasdiGrassi) November 18, 2018
Track design: the big problem with building kerbs inside the track. Remember Prost x Heidfeld first ever Formula E race? Sophia crash today at Macau was very similar. Let’s learn from it. This is not the first time it happens. pic.twitter.com/sdrfV9r3CN
— LUCAS DI GRASSI (@LucasdiGrassi) November 18, 2018
Shocking slo-mo footage: Injuries to drivers & trackside staff – Macau GP following horror crash
During the Macau Grand Prix featuring Formula 3, the van Amersfoort car of Sophia Floersch was launched into the air over Sho Tsuboi’s car and flew over the barriers and into a photographers bunker at barely abated speed, having lost its wheels in a crash earlier down the straight.
The horror crash
Footage of the incident showed that Floersch’s car ended up back on its wheels, and the race was stopped immediately. Macau Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sophia Floersch is conscious and has been transferred to hospital.
A statement from the organisers said that both Floersch and Tsuboi were concious and had been taken to hospital.
Three further individuals, two photographers and one marshal, were also involved in the accident, with them also being transferred to hospital.
TJ13’s thoughts are with all individuals involved, wishing for a full and speedy recovery.
Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into Surgery tomorow morning. Thanks to the @fia and @hwaag_official @MercedesAMGF1 who are taking great care of me.
Thanks to everybody for the Supporting messages.
Update soon.— Sophia Floersch (@SophiaFloersch) November 18, 2018
More footage has emerged from the grandstands via Twitter
Mijn god, hier de crash vanaf de tribune gefilmd. Pas op, schokkende beelden! Nogmaals: het is Sophia Floersch die is gecrasht in de Formule 3-race van Macau. De Duitse rijdt voor het Nederlandse team Van Amersfoort Racing. Hopelijk komt er snel een update! #F3 pic.twitter.com/HesSwYimWf
— Rob van Gameren (@VanGamerenF1) November 18, 2018
マカオグランプリで死亡事故か。
当たり方がヒドイ
無事を祈る#マカオグランプリ #F3 pic.twitter.com/G96i1raKPh— のびお (@aochan8800) November 18, 2018
Macau GP crash captured by a cameraman. #FIAF3WorldCup #MacauGP pic.twitter.com/l4mX5GYL5C
— Eau rouge (@Insidef1) November 18, 2018
What a mega crash! let's hope @SophiaFloersch is ok!! #F3 pic.twitter.com/ZskeFvuIPI
— F1Writers™ (@f1writers) November 18, 2018
Slow Motion footage
Update:
One of the worst accidents I’ve seen in a long long time.