Carlos Sainz says he remembers everything about his high-speed accident during free practice for the Russian Grand Prix as he went from hospital bed to very nearly scoring a top ten finish in less than 24 hours. The Spaniard lost his Toro Rosso under braking for turn 13 during FP3 before spearing nose-first into the Tecpro barrier in an impact that was measured at 48g. Of particular concern, however, was the way the car shifted the Tecpro barrier over the front of the car to trap Sainz. Despite the severity and speed of the accident – as well as the lengthy process to remove the barriers and extricate him from the car -, Sainz was unhurt, with the local hospital discharging him later...
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