F1: Magnussen taken to hospital after huge crash

Renault Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen has been taken to hospital following his race-stopping accident during the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Dane took too much kerb, appeared to bottom out and then lost the rear of his Renault on the sixth lap of the race, with his attempt to correct resulting in the car spearing right and into the barriers at the exit of the Raidillon left-hander that immediately follows Eau Rouge.

Magnussen's car ended up buried in the tire barrier and partially lifted off the ground.

Although Magnussen was able to walk away from the scene, a small cut to his left  ankle caused him some discomfort while walking. He was taken to a nearby hospital to be fully assessed, but was subsequently released.

The race was red flagged on the 10th lap after a safety car period was initially called to allow repairs to the barriers, which were heavily damaged in the accident.

Originally on Autosport.com