Mick Schumacher crashes violently in Saudi Arabia – Formula 1 expert Hans-Joachim Stuck ultimately reacts with relief

“Even huge run-off zones are not always useful on fast tracks,” the former Formula 1 driver (1974-1976) points out. Sometimes it is even better “if the wall comes immediately”. The discussion has pros and cons.

With a force of 33G, Schumacher hit a rigid track barrier in qualifying at the Jeddah Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia – the car was a heap of rubble afterwards. Schumacher was first taken by ambulance to the medical center right at the pit entrance, from where he was taken by helicopter to the hospital for further examinations.

The end of the story: Schumacher missed the race on Sunday and followed the events from the command post. “When you see that he hit ‘only’ 33G … I imagined it to be much worse,” said Stuck, relieved.

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The serious accident and the rocket attack on an oil depot in the immediate vicinity of the track on Friday have again sparked discussions about safety, although there were modifications to the circuit before the weekend. “There will have to be discussions after the race because what has happened in the past 24 hours is definitely cause for discussion and something that we have to consider for the future,” said Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.

It is quite possible that the Jeddah Grand Prix will no longer be part of the racing calendar next year, despite two spectacular races in 2021 and 2022. Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali had recently announced great interest in a season with 30 races. But because according to the current Concorde agreement, a maximum of 25 races can be run, some routes would go empty-handed.

For Stuck, that could well be Saudi Arabia. “I don’t like the track from a purely visual point of view. I like it when it’s a bit more angular. I also think that the track isn’t one of the favorites in the field of drivers.”

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