TMZ Sports · Jul 7, 2022
Racing Legend Carlos Sainz Sr.
Racing legend Carlos Sainz Sr. -- the father of F1 superstar Carlos Sainz -- was hospitalized after a scary crash at the Extreme E Island X-Prix in Sardinia ... but thankfully, it sounds like he's going to be okay.
60-year-old Sainz -- who races for the Acciona | Sainz XE team in the off-road series -- was leading the pack when he was hit by Johan Kristoffersson of Rosberg X Racing, which caused his vehicle to flip and roll.
Sainz was eventually able to get out of the car ... but it was clear he was in a lot of pain.
He was taken to a nearby hospital and was checked out by a medical team ... but in a statement just minutes ago, he made it clear he's still hurting.