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Franco Colapinto might miss Las Vegas Grand Prix

Williams provide medical update on Colapinto after MIGHTY 50G impact

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Williams has published an update about Franco Colapinto's condition after his mega smash during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Williams confirmed the Argentine driver needs a medical check up and will be assessed before being cleared to race in the 'Sin City'.

Colapinto had a horror crash during qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The 21-year-old driver hit the wall hard but climbed out of the car and reported that he was ok. He went off in the medical car.

How is Franco Colapinto after Las Vegas Grand Prix?

After qualifying was completed, Williams published a statement about the condition of the driver. "During Qualifying Franco sustained a significant impact of over 50G, requiring a medical check up. An impact of this magnitude is obviously significant and severe and he will need to be evaluated again tomorrow before we will know whether he is clear to race. Franco’s health is all that matters and we are glad he is otherwise okay. We will provide further updates when we can," the statement said.

Colapinto has just six races under his belt but has grasped the attention of the Formula 1 world. He suddenly replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams and has now made himself a candidate for the Red Bull seat should Christian Horner and co decide to end Sergio Perez's contract early.