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Carlos Sainz returns with two broken vertebrae

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The Spanish pilot confirmed on social networks that he suffered two fractures in the T5 and T6 vertebrae after the accident suffered last week during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally, although he stressed that both are “stable”.

Carlos Sainz laments after the accident in the Dakar EP

The Spanish pilot Carlos Sainz confirmed this Monday that he suffers two fractures in vertebrae T5 and T6 after the accident suffered last week during the ninth stage of the Dakar Rally, although he stressed that both are “stable”.

The Audi of the man from Madrid and Lucas Cruz overturned after jumping a dune at the beginning of that mentioned stage and fell face down on the sand. The car was badly damaged and unable to continue in the race, while the two-time world rally champion was initially taken to a hospital in Riyadh. Finally decided to return to try to finish the day and continue in the race despite the fact that he no longer had options.

«Hello everyone, on my return to Madrid the pain in my back after what happened in the Dakar Rally has persisted longer than normal. Following the doctors recommendation, I have undergone additional tests in order to accurately assess the extent of injurySainz reported in his official Twitter account. Twitter.

The 60-year-old veteran pilot pointed out that “unfortunately, the results have not brought good news.” «I have fractured vertebrae T5 and T6. The positive note is that both vertebrae are stable and from today my priority will be to recover as soon as possible. Thank you all for the support and love received in recent days. I will keep you informed », he concluded.

The rally ended on Sunday and was won by Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah for the fifth time.


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