28/05/2011
NEWS STORY
Sauber reports that Sergio Perez suffered concussion and a sprained thigh in his accident in today's qualifying session.
In a brief statement, the Swiss team said: "It was with great relief the we received the news that Sergio Perez has no serious injuries after his heavy accident in the closing minutes of the final part of qualifying.
The 21-year-old was taken to the Hospital Princess Grace in Monaco from where the team received further information at 16:25 hrs: The doctors said Perez had suffered concussion and a sprained thigh, but no broken bones and, following a scan, they could find no further injuries.
The reason for the accident will be investigated and the team will issue a further update as soon as it has any further information.