MADRID, 16 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish driver Carlos Sainz confirmed this Monday that he suffered two fractures in the T5 and T6 vertebrae after the accident suffered last week during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally, although he stressed that both are “stable”.
The Audi of the man from Madrid and Lucas Cruz overturned after jumping a dune at the beginning of that mentioned stage and fell face down on the sand. The car was badly damaged and was unable to continue in the race, while the two-time world rally champion was initially transferred to a hospital in Riyadh, but finally decided to return to try to finish the day and continue in the race despite no longer having options.
“Hello everyone, on my return to Madrid the pain in my back after what happened in the Dakar Rally has persisted longer than normal. Following the doctors’ recommendation, I have undergone additional tests to be able to accurately assess the extent of my the injury,” Sainz reported on his official Twitter account.
The 60-year-old veteran pilot pointed out that “unfortunately, the results have not brought good news.” “I have fractured my T5 and T6 vertebrae. The positive note is that both vertebrae are stable and from today my priority will be to recover as soon as possible. Thank you all for the support and love received in recent days. I will keep you informed,” he concluded. .
