Davidson sustains broken back in LeMans crash
The Toyota driver suffered breaks to his T11 and T12 vertebrae after the #81 AF Corse collided with the hybrid prototype, causing it to flip into the air before crashing heavily into the barriers.
Initially it seemed that Davidson had emerged unscathed from the crash, but was diagnosed with his injuries after he was transferred to a local hospital from the circuit's medical center.
06/16/12 Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems. He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay. Further updates will follow in due course.
06/16/12 Anthony Davidson gets together with F458 Italia driven by Perrazini, goes airborne and crashes hard into the wall. Both drivers got out of the car on their own, Davidson needed the help of the medical team but it has been reported that he is walking on his own with no serious injuries.