Michael Schumacher's nephew David Schumacher suffers spine fracture in horrific race crash
David Schumacher broke his back in a fiery crash at the Hockenheim Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM).
By ET Spotlight Special | Updated:
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David Schumacher, the nephew of the F1 legend Michael Schumacher, was involved in a horrific crash at the Hockenheim Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) event and broke his spine. David, 20, collided with Thomas Preining on the 6th lap. The crash also gave Porsche driver Dennis Olsen great trouble. Olsen's car went out of control as he tried to avoid a pileup and went into a barrier. Within moments after the impact, his car burst into flames.
The red flag was waved, and the race was delayed. All the drivers involved were taken to be examined by medics after the event was stopped. Schumacher was initially sent home after being given the all-clear, while the others seemed unhurt.
However, Schumacher's father, Ralf, later revealed that he was suffering from a broken vertebra and would not be able to participate for the next six weeks as he recovered. Ralf recalled to Motorsport magazine that when David returned home, he was still complaining about his back pain, which later turned out to be a broken lumbar vertebra, resulting in six weeks' rest for the young racer.
The crash happened during the final race of the DTM season, which he finished without winning a single point throughout the campaign to finish 28th in the standings. Bild revealed that he wouldn't require any surgery to correct his injury, despite the break in his spine. However, it's unclear whether he will return next year to the event.
The red flag was waved, and the race was delayed. All the drivers involved were taken to be examined by medics after the event was stopped. Schumacher was initially sent home after being given the all-clear, while the others seemed unhurt.
However, Schumacher's father, Ralf, later revealed that he was suffering from a broken vertebra and would not be able to participate for the next six weeks as he recovered. Ralf recalled to Motorsport magazine that when David returned home, he was still complaining about his back pain, which later turned out to be a broken lumbar vertebra, resulting in six weeks' rest for the young racer.
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The crash happened during the final race of the DTM season, which he finished without winning a single point throughout the campaign to finish 28th in the standings. Bild revealed that he wouldn't require any surgery to correct his injury, despite the break in his spine. However, it's unclear whether he will return next year to the event.
FAQs
- Who is David Schumacher related to?
He is the nephew of F1 legend Michael Schumacher. - What event was David Schumacher injured in?
He was injured on the 6th lap of the Hockenheim DTM.
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