FIA to investigate Sophia Floersch's Macau GP horror crash

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FIA president Jean Todt has promised a full investigation into the horrific aerial crash at Macau that has left F3 driver Sophia Floersch with spinal injuries.

The 17-year-old German made contact with another car while the field barreled down at 275 km/h towards Lisboa Bend before Floersch went airborne over a kurb, clipped the back of Sho Tsuboi's TOMS car and flew into the catchfence and into a photographer's bunker, her speed practically unabated.

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Floersch was conscious and taken to hospital where she was diagnosed with a spinal fracture, the teenager later tweeting that she was fine and would undergo surgery on Monday.

"After the serious incident today in Macau the FIA is mobilized to help those involved and analyse what happened," Todt said on social media.

"We will monitor the situation and make the necessary conclusions. All my thoughts are with you @SophiaFloersch & the others injured. I wish you all a safe recovery."

While Sho Tsuboi was discharged on Sunday after treatment, two photographers and one track marshal remained under observation although their injuries were not reported to have been serious.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.