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[Dekajelly]

Schumacher unhurt after heavy crash at Monza
Thu 2 September, 2004 18:48

MILAN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Michael Schumacher escaped unhurt after a heavy crash in testing at Monza on Thursday, days after the Ferrari driver won an unprecedented seventh Formula One title.

The German's spokeswoman Sabine Kehm said Schumacher spun and hit the barriers while approaching one of the fastest parts of the track at around 300 kph.

"Something happened to the left rear tyre, we don't know what yet, on the start/finish straight," she said after the accident in the late afternoon. "The car spun and hit the wall with the rear. Michael got out and lay down on the grass as a precaution."

Despite the obviously heavy impact, Schumacher did not go to the medical centre but flew back to his home in Switzerland after the session ended.

He had been due to complete testing before next week's Italian Grand Prix on Thursday evening.

Schumacher clinched his seventh championship in Belgium last weekend with four races to spare after he finished second in that race.

Monza will be a triumphant homecoming for Ferrari after the Italian team also secured the constructors' title in Hungary last month.

 

[LusDekkar]

I wonder if he's at home thinking that it's still worth risking his life every weekend despite all that his accomplished. F1 is alot safer than it used to be but safety isn't something that we should take forgranted.

Are there anypics of that actual accident itself?

EDIT: thanks

 

[Vitten]

TOO BAD. YOU LOST YOUR MACHINE.

 

[Shinobi]

He doesn't even need to be testing with the championship all sewn up, yet here he is putting the work in. He just truly loves what he does. Just glad he's okay...not sure why the wheel or tire would give way when he's moving at speed without turning.

 

[solarplexus]

 

[MrPing1000]

woah freaky first pic