Kovalainen ‘in good spirits’ after crash

April 28, 2008

Autosport.com is reporting that Heikki Kovalainen said he is in “good spirits” after his Barcelona crash and is hopeful he will be able to race at the Turkish Grand Prix.

The Finn was taken to hospital after he crashed at very high speed on lap 22 of the Barcelona race on Sunday when his McLaren’s left front wheel failed.

Kovalainen stayed in hospital overnight, although CT scans showed he had no head injuries or broken bones.

The McLaren driver underwent further checks this morning and, as they all went positively, he will be released from hospital later today.

“I have a slight headache and a stiff neck, but apart from that I am feeling well and in good spirits,” Kovalainen said on Monday.

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