Como goalkeeper Robert Sanchez unhurt after Ferrari crash at Nürburgring

What happened

Robert Sanchez, the Como goalkeeper on loan from Chelsea, was involved in a serious crash at the Nürburgring in Germany while driving a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported. The Spanish player came out of the incident unhurt, according to the report.

Report details

The crash happened on Monday at around 14:30 during a track session, when the car hit a barrier at a reported speed of about 112 km/h. The front of the car was essentially destroyed, and the vehicle was said to be worth around £300,000. Photographs after the impact showed heavy damage, particularly at the front. Sanchez was able to get out of the cockpit on his own and is not believed to have suffered any physical consequences.

The Nürburgring is one of the most famous and feared circuits in motorsport, and the report noted that in 1976 it was the scene of Niki Lauda's dramatic accident during the German Formula 1 Grand Prix, an episode that contributed to the track's reputation for danger. This time, the outcome was very different.