Renault driver Vitaly Petrov says his legs were not feeling well after the accident – Formula 1 news
Renault’s driver Vitaly Petrov has said that his legs were not feeling well after the crash in the closing laps of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.
Due to the accident, Petrov had to stay in his car for some time.
Petrov had an accident with Toro Rosso’s Jaime Alguersuari before the sixth last lap of the race that forced him to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix.
After the crash, he was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors confirmed that he did not suffer any injury. Despite the doctors’ report, the Renault driver said that he was in a lot of pain at that moment.
The Russian driver thanked all the viewers, well wishers and medical teams who were present at the circuit.
He said, “It was quite a big impact and I could not feel my legs very well after the crash. I thought it was best for the medical team to assist with removing me from the car as it was difficult for me to move and my legs were trapped in the cockpit.”
Petrov took a positive start to the Monte Carlo race weekend, where he finished the practice sessions and qualifying rounds strongly. The 26-year-old driver took part in the race with hopes of getting some points for the team. However, he could not do so
due to his crash.
The Renault driver admitted that he was quite disappointed after the crash, as he again lost the chance to score points in the ongoing season.
He added, “It is a shame, as we could have got quite a few points this weekend. I'm now looking forward to Montreal. We need to sort out our problems in qualifying and we will get some good results, as our race pace is usually very good.”
His teammate Nick Heidfeld had a trouble-free race on Sunday, where he successfully finished in eighth place for the team.
After the Monaco GP, the team will be hoping to finish on the podium in the remainder of season. Let’s see to what an extent they can do that.
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