Spain's Carlos Sainz says there is "nothing to worry about" following his crash in practice for the Russian Grand Prix and he hopes to compete in Sunday's race.
Toro Rosso driver Sainz, 21, was airlifted to a hospital after Saturday's crash. His car struck barriers after losing control of his car going into turn 13 at the circuit in Sochi.
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Sainz made a thumbs-up gesture from a stretcher and did the same in a Twitter post from the hospital.
All ok! Nothing to worry about! Already thinking how to convince The doctors to Be on the grid for tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/81W1QFDo8q
— Carlos Sainz (@carlosainz) October 10, 2015
Sainz manager Borja Ortiz-Echague wrote on Twitter: "@carlosainz is fine. They are doing the tests and he's ok. Nothing hurts! Thanks for the messages."
A Toro Rosso statement read: "After arriving at the Sochi Hospital 4, Carlos Sainz, who never lost consciousness, underwent a medical examination, including a full body scan. The scan showed that the driver has no injuries. However, he will be staying in the hospital overnight as a precautionary measure, which is the normal procedure in these circumstances."
Sainz was to spent Saturday night under hospital observation.