Como goalkeeper Robert Sánchez escaped injury on Monday after crashing his Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.
The 28-year-old, currently on loan from Chelsea, lost control of the 670-horsepower racing vehicle at the track’s famous Karussell corner.
The incident occurred during a track day session, according to reporting by Marca. Witnesses said that the vehicle was traveling at speeds exceeding 100 km/h when it veered off the track and struck the guardrail. The Ferrari, a model designed exclusively for circuit use, sustained significant damage to its front end and required a tow truck to clear the scene, as reported by The Sun.
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The Nürburgring Nordschleife, often referred to as the “Green Hell,” is known for its technical difficulty and long history as a former Formula 1 venue. The accident triggered an immediate red flag, halting the open track session while maintenance crews cleared debris and repaired the damaged trackside barriers.
“It’s a banked corner with a turn of more than 180 degrees and, clearly, he accelerated too much and went straight into the barrier,” one witness told The Sun. “The front of his Ferrari was completely destroyed and there were pieces scattered all over the track.”
Another participant present at the scene described the goalkeeper’s calm reaction following the impact. “He got out of the car immediately as if nothing had happened and started to pick up the broken pieces,” the witness told The Sun. “He didn’t seem shaken or anything like that. We only realized it was him when we saw that he had his name written on the side of the car.”
Robert Sánchez is currently playing for Como in Serie A. The goalkeeper remains under contract with Chelsea, having moved to the Italian side on a temporary basis this season. This is not the first time the player’s interest in high-performance vehicles has garnered public attention; Marca reported that Sánchez has previously faced issues with traffic authorities regarding speeding infractions.
The incident on Monday did not involve any other vehicles, and the track reopened following repairs to the safety installations. No further statements regarding the condition of the vehicle or potential disciplinary actions from his club have been issued.
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