Pietro Fittipaldi Offers Update on His Brother Enzo’s Health Condition After Horrific Crash at Saudi Arabian GP

The Formula 2 feature race in the Jeddah Corniche Circuit was disarrayed by a first-lap crash involving Enzo Fittipaldi and Theo Pourchaire. French driver Theo Pourchaire’s car stalled on the grid at the start of the race, due to a technical dysfunction. Following the same, Enzo Fittipaldi ran into the back of the ART driver, causing a huge collision.

An ambulance was immediately deployed on the track, while the safety car escorted the rest of the drivers into the pits. The race was red-flagged later following another incident involving Samaia and Caldwell.

Pietro Fittipaldi updated on his brother’s injuries

The two drivers were airlifted to the hospital after the crash. An official statement from FIA read, “The drivers were immediately attended to by emergency and medical crews. The drivers were conscious and extricated by the attending medical crews. Both have been transferred by ambulance and helicopter to King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah.”

In a recent development, Pietro Fittipaldi shared an update on his brother’s health condition. Although an official statement is still awaited, he has confirmed that Enzo has not sustained any life-threatening injuries. However, he has fractured his heel and is likely to be out for the season.

“Hey everyone thanks for all the messages. Enzo is awake/alert and resting at the hospital. He has a fracture in his right heel but thankfully things are much better than what we all expected. Thank you to the FIA, the team, and all the medical staff here in Saudi Arabia,” read the tweet.

Furthermore, Pourchaire also took to social media to give an update on his health.

“Hey everyone, Just wanted to tell you that I’m globally fine!”. For the moment I don’t know if it’s already the end of the season for me. But the most important is not that, that was a really big one and Enzo is injured.” said Pourchaire as reported by motorsport.

“I wish him the best recovery possible!” he added.

F2 current standings

The full race was suspended following the two separate red flag incidents. Oscar Piastri was declared the winner of a shortened 20-minute race. Notably, Piastri is currently leading the FIA f2 drivers’ standing with 213.5 points. However, he will have to wait for his chance at the top-most level.

Guanyu Zhao, currently third in F2 standings is all set to make his F1 debut alongside Valtteri Bottas in 2022. Zhao was the last driver to be announced for the 2022 season. He will be joining the Alfa Romeo team for the upcoming season.

Fans are waiting for a cracking race on the coming weekend in Abu Dhabi where Hamilton and Verstappen place the final bid for the championship.

Do tell us your predictions for the title winner this season.

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