F1 News, Reports and Race Results

Correa in stable condition after surgery for leg and spinal injuries

F2 racer Juan Manuel Correa is in stable condition after undergoing surgery for leg fractures and a minor spinal injury following the horrific crash that occurred in Saturday's Formula 2 feature race at Spa.

The Sauber Junior Team driver was part of the multi-car pile-up that claimed the life of 22-year-old Arden driver Anthoine Hubert.

Correa was evacuated by helicopter, along with Hubert, to Liège's CHU Hospital where doctors diagnosed multiple fractures to the American driver's lower legs as well as a minor spinal injury.

The Sauber Junior Team has provided a statement on their driver's condition.

"Today, American Juan Manuel Correa was involved in a scary incident at the Belgium Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium," the team said.

"A victim of an accident that happened in front of him, Correa had no place to go and made contact with a fellow competitor’s stopped FIA Formula 2 car.

"Suffering fractures to both of his legs and a minor spinal injury, Correa underwent surgery and is resting in Intensive Care.

"At the current moment, Juan Manuel Correa’s condition is stable. He was taken by helicopter to a hospital where he underwent surgery.

"Juan Manuel remained conscious the entire time until his admission to the operating room.

"More updates on Juan Manuel’s condition will be made public when available."

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Michael Delaney

Recent Posts

Silver Arrow’s sonic boom: Mercedes teases 2026 engine sound

Mercedes has given F1 fans a first taste of what the 2026 Silver Arrows will…

3 hours ago

Sainz pens heartfelt end-of-season letter to Williams staff

Carlos Sainz didn’t just walk away from his first season at Williams with results on…

5 hours ago

FIA publishes official 2026 F1 entry list and driver numbers

The FIA has officially rolled out the full entry list for the 2026 Formula 1…

6 hours ago

One final epic battle between Senna and Prost

Thirty-two years ago, F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost enjoyed their final on-track battle…

7 hours ago

F1i's 2025 Driver Rankings: The grid's lower half

  Welcome to the side of the garage where the coffee is bitter and the…

8 hours ago

Ferrari reveals launch date for 2026 F1 car – and it’s coming fast

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed when the Scuderia will lift the lid on…

9 hours ago