Renault Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen has been taken to hospital following his race-stopping accident during the Belgian Grand Prix.
The Dane took too much kerb, appeared to bottom out and then lost the rear of his Renault on the sixth lap of the race, with his attempt to correct resulting in the car spearing right and into the barriers at the exit of the Raidillon left-hander that immediately follows Eau Rouge.
Magnussen's car ended up buried in the tyre barrier and partially lifted off the ground.
Although Magnussen was able to walk away from the scene, an ankle injury caused him some discomfort while walking.
His injuries are currently being assessed in hospital.
"He left the car unaided and was taken to the medical centre for precautionary checks. He is fully conscious and responsive," said a Renault statement.
"He has a small cut to the left ankle and has been escorted to a nearby hospital for further routine checks."
The race was red flagged on the 10th lap after a safety car period was initially called to allow repairs to the barriers, which were heavily damaged in the accident, but subsequently resumed.
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