Serious crash on last lap
Gabriel Bortoleto was badly damaged on the last lap of the sprint in Brazil. He was trying to overtake Alex Albon for tenth place. As he approached Williams at Turn 1, he went inside. Part of the track was still damp. As a result, he immediately lost control of his Sauber.
The car slammed nose first against the inside barrier and shot back across the track, narrowly missing Albon. This was followed by a second, much harder hit on the outside. The car tipped over and came to a halt in the run-out lane outside Turn 1. Bortoleto immediately reported to his team that he was okay.
Medical checks: green light
As a precaution, Bortoleto received checks at the medical centre. He was found to have no injuries and was given the green light. Franco Colapinto, who was involved in a crash at Turn 3 on lap six, was also examined and is fine.
Other incidents and implications for teams
On lap six, Nico Hülkenberg also lost control after a wet kerb at the exit of Turn 2 and ended up in the foul in Turn 3. Hülkenberg was able to resume the race, but finished at the back.
On the last lap, Albon dropped down the field as Bortoleto's front wing got stuck in his car. As a result, both Sauber and Alpine are under time pressure to repair damaged cars before Grand Prix qualifying.
Key facts
- Bortoleto crashed on the last lap but is unhurt after medical checks.
- Nico Hülkenberg crashed on lap six and was later able to return.
- Franco Colapinto was also examined and appeared unhurt.
- Albon lost positions as Bortoleto's front wing stuck in his car.
- Sauber and Alpine must make quick repairs before qualifying.
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