Motor racing driver Jann Mardenborough ‘very distressed’ after spectator killed in horrifying crash
A spectator has been killed after a horrifying accident saw a Nissan race car flip and fly over safety barrier at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.
Driver Jann Mardenborough survived the terrifying moment when his VLN car flipped over, then cleared the chain link fence and landed in the spectators' area.
The driver walked away from the accident, and has gone to hospital for routine checks, but tragically one fan was killed.
Mardenborough was driving the car in the Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nurburgring (VLN) endurance race.
A VLN statement said: "The opening round of the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring was marred by an accident on Saturday which injured several spectators.
"One of the spectators died, despite the immediate actions of the rescue crew in the medical centre at the circuit.
The other injured spectators have been taken to hospital for ongoing medical care.
"The race was stopped to give emergency crew quick access to the circuit, and wasn't restarted.
"The accident occurred in the Flugplatz part of the circuit, with a competitor leaving the circuit for a yet unspecified reason and finishing up behind the safety fencing.
"The VLN and the organisers are deeply saddened by the accident, and their thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims."
A Nissan statement added: "Today's events have been a tragedy. We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends.
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Motor racing driver Jann Mardenborough 'very distressed' after spectator killed in horrifying crash
Witnesses said Mardenborough, from Cardiff, was able to walk away from the scene, but was taken to hospital for routine checks
Motor racing driver Jann Mardenborough is "very distressed" following a high speed crash which killed a spectator in Germany on Saturday
The 23-year-old Welshman walked away from the wreckage after his car flipped at 125mph, killing a member of the crowd during the VLN Endurance Championship in Germany on Saturday.
Nissan said Mardenbourough has now completed a series of medical tests and has been released from hospital as have two injured spectators.
As reported by Wales Online, in a statement, the company said: "Naturally he [Mardenborough] is very distressed about the outcome of Saturday's accident.
The vehicle has been impounded by the German authorities and Nissan has offered full cooperation in their investigation.
"Everyone at Nissan would like to again extend their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and to the spectators who were hurt. Nissan would also like to thank everyone for the support they have shown for the fans involved, the team and for Jann Mardenborough.
Writing on Twitter, Button said: “Terrible news from the Nurburgring – motor racing is a great sport but can be so cruel. Thoughts with everyone affected by the incident.”
The tragedy has provoked reaction from all corners of the motor racing world.
Mardenborough, from Ely, took part in the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand in 2013.
Posting on Facebook, Toyota Racing New Zealand said: “A dreadful crash at the Nurburgring this weekend involving TRS graduate Jann Mardenborough. Our best wishes and thoughts are with all those involved.”
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Michael Culliford, who writes for sports website Formula Update, said: “I can’t imagine how Jann Mardenborough is feeling. The following days are surely going to be the most challenging and definitive of his life.”
Apprentice racing driver Callum Cripps added: “Thoughts with Jann Mardenborough and the spectators involved in the Nurburgring accident. Very unfortunate and eye opening.
Mardenborough’s Nissan team has said it is “deeply shocked and saddened” by the incident.
The team confirmed that his car left the track at the Flugplatz section and “vaulted” the fencing, before landing on its roof in a spectator area.
The race organisers have said the cause of the incident is “unspecified”.
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Former Swansea Metropolitan University motorsport engineering student Mardenborough shot to stardom after honing his technique on the PlayStation.
In 2011, he beat 90,000 other entrants to win a competition offering him the chance to become a professional racing driver.
The contest involved the Gran Turismo driving game and his victory allowed him the opportunity to compete in the Dubai 24 Hour race, where he finished third in his class.
Last autumn, he was selected to be a GP3 driver with Arden International, a team owned by F1’s Red Bull Racing supremo Christian Horner.
Mardenborough’s father Steve is a former professional footballer and played for Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County.
A spectator has been killed after a horrifying accident saw a Nissan race car flip and fly over safety barrier at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany.
Driver Jann Mardenborough survived the terrifying moment when his VLN car flipped over, then cleared the chain link fence and landed in the spectators’ area.
The driver walked away from the accident, and has gone to hospital for routine checks, but tragically one fan was killed.
Mardenborough was driving the car in the Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nurburgring (VLN) endurance race.
A VLN statement said: “The opening round of the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring was marred by an accident on Saturday which injured several spectators.
“One of the spectators died, despite the immediate actions of the rescue crew in the medical centre at the circuit.
The other injured spectators have been taken to hospital for ongoing medical care.
“The race was stopped to give emergency crew quick access to the circuit, and wasn’t restarted.
“The accident occurred in the Flugplatz part of the circuit, with a competitor leaving the circuit for a yet unspecified reason and finishing up behind the safety fencing.
“The VLN and the organisers are deeply saddened by the accident, and their thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.”
A Nissan statement added: “Today’s events have been a tragedy. We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends.
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Motor racing driver Jann Mardenborough ‘very distressed’ after spectator killed in horrifying crash
Witnesses said Mardenborough, from Cardiff, was able to walk away from the scene, but was taken to hospital for routine checks
Motor racing driver Jann Mardenborough is “very distressed” following a high speed crash which killed a spectator in Germany on Saturday
The 23-year-old Welshman walked away from the wreckage after his car flipped at 125mph, killing a member of the crowd during the VLN Endurance Championship in Germany on Saturday.
Nissan said Mardenbourough has now completed a series of medical tests and has been released from hospital as have two injured spectators.
As reported by Wales Online, in a statement, the company said: “Naturally he [Mardenborough] is very distressed about the outcome of Saturday’s accident.
The vehicle has been impounded by the German authorities and Nissan has offered full cooperation in their investigation.
“Everyone at Nissan would like to again extend their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and to the spectators who were hurt. Nissan would also like to thank everyone for the support they have shown for the fans involved, the team and for Jann Mardenborough.
Writing on Twitter, Button said: “Terrible news from the Nurburgring – motor racing is a great sport but can be so cruel. Thoughts with everyone affected by the incident.”
The tragedy has provoked reaction from all corners of the motor racing world.
Mardenborough, from Ely, took part in the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand in 2013.
Posting on Facebook, Toyota Racing New Zealand said: “A dreadful crash at the Nurburgring this weekend involving TRS graduate Jann Mardenborough. Our best wishes and thoughts are with all those involved.”
Youtube Nissan GT-R Nismo horror crash
Michael Culliford, who writes for sports website Formula Update, said: “I can’t imagine how Jann Mardenborough is feeling. The following days are surely going to be the most challenging and definitive of his life.”
Apprentice racing driver Callum Cripps added: “Thoughts with Jann Mardenborough and the spectators involved in the Nurburgring accident. Very unfortunate and eye opening.
Mardenborough’s Nissan team has said it is “deeply shocked and saddened” by the incident.
The team confirmed that his car left the track at the Flugplatz section and “vaulted” the fencing, before landing on its roof in a spectator area.
The race organisers have said the cause of the incident is “unspecified”.
Youtube Nissan GT-R Nismo horror crash
Former Swansea Metropolitan University motorsport engineering student Mardenborough shot to stardom after honing his technique on the PlayStation.
In 2011, he beat 90,000 other entrants to win a competition offering him the chance to become a professional racing driver.
The contest involved the Gran Turismo driving game and his victory allowed him the opportunity to compete in the Dubai 24 Hour race, where he finished third in his class.
Last autumn, he was selected to be a GP3 driver with Arden International, a team owned by F1’s Red Bull Racing supremo Christian Horner.
Mardenborough’s father Steve is a former professional footballer and played for Cardiff City, Swansea City and Newport County.
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