{"id":293390,"date":"2023-10-30T00:42:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T00:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=293390"},"modified":"2023-10-30T00:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T00:42:32","slug":"terrifying-crash-at-suzuka-with-driver-lucky-to-be-alive-as-car-smashes-to-bits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/racing\/f1\/terrifying-crash-at-suzuka-with-driver-lucky-to-be-alive-as-car-smashes-to-bits\/","title":{"rendered":"Terrifying crash at Suzuka with driver lucky to be alive as car smashes to bits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/5038263.jpg?r=1698576953543\"><\/p>\n<p>Super Formula drivers Ukyo Sasahara and Hiroki Otsu survived a horror crash that sent Sasaraha\u2019s car through the barriers at Suzuka\u2019s fastest corner. The TOM\u2019s driver was diagnosed with concussion after being taken to hospital, while Otsu remarkably walked away with only minor bruising.<\/p>\n<p>Sasahara and Otsu went side by side as they turned into the 130R corner, known for being a speedy part of the Suzuka circuit. They then make contact that elevates Otsu\u2019s car into the air and onto the gravel.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Sasaraha\u2019s vehicle was launched sideways and sped towards the barriers. In a terrifying scene, the engine and gearbox of the car is seen to separate.<\/p>\n<p>The main body of the car fell all the way through to the inside wall of the Degner Curve, near the start line. Sasaraha, 27, was kept in hospital overnight and will not take part in Sunday\u2019s main race.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Lewis Hamilton suspicions backed up as new footage shows rules being broken[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/5038265.jpg?r=1698576953609\"><\/p>\n<p>Having been diagnosed with concussion, Otsu will also be forced to sit out. The Nakajima driver was replacing Naoki Yamamoto.<\/p>\n<p>The crash, which took place in the fourth lap, prompted the race to be halted immediately. Half points were awarded with the race only counting up to the third lap. Damage to the fencing has since taken place and the season\u2019s finale will proceed as scheduled on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Sasahara was handed a 30-second penalty for his role in the crash. He finished in last place, while Otsu was handed a 17th-place finish.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &#038; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Sergio Perez fans &#8216;to line up to stop Max Verstappen entering Mexican GP'[NEWS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Max Verstappen may have let slip &#8216;confidential&#8217; Red Bull exit with radio message[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Lewis Hamilton faces &#8216;nightmare&#8217; scenario as FIA deliver Mexico penalty verdict[F1] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/5038266.jpg?r=1698576953709\"><\/p>\n<p>Otsu reflected: &#8220;In the early laps I passed several cars and it felt like I had the pace to go even further if I continued that way. But while I was using the Overtake System I went side-by-side with another car], we made contact and crashed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a replacement driver, my main priority was to return [Naoki] Yamamoto\u2019s car in good condition, so I\u2019m sorry for the team about the damage to the car. Even though we didn\u2019t do many laps I hope they were able to take something positive from it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The race also marked Liam Lawson\u2019s return from replacing Daniel Ricciardo at Formula One outfit AlphaTauri. The Red Bull rising star lost ground in his race to win the Super Formula title after finishing in P6. New Zealander Lawson is 15 points behind championship leader Ritomo Miyata.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/f1-autosport\/1829195\/terrifying-crash-Suzuka-car-smashes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Super Formula drivers Ukyo Sasahara and Hiroki Otsu survived a horror crash that sent Sasaraha\u2019s car through the barriers at Suzuka\u2019s fastest corner. 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