Update: Sophia Floersch conscious but taken to hospital following MAJOR crash

The FIA have released a statement confirming Sophia Floersch is conscious but has been taken to hospital as a precaution. The F3 race has since restarted following the crash which saw Floersche launch into the fence. Three further individuals have reportedly been injured. These include 2 photographers and a marshall. Earlier, Chinese media reported seven people had been injured, but these are unconfirmed reports. 

Noticias oficiales. Sophia Florsch está consciente y ha sido trasladada a hospital para más pruebas. pic.twitter.com/1jgk0I1t0z

— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) November 18, 2018

Watch the crash here.  

We wish the very best for all involved, including Floersch, marshalls, members of the media and fans who may have been caught in the incident.

We haven’t won, but this is the closest thing to a win we can have now. Crossing fingers for you #65thMacauGP #fiaf3worldcup pic.twitter.com/0xyYaNnWhF

— PREMA (@PREMA_Team) November 18, 2018