UPDATE ON MARK’S CONDITION
Mark spent the night in a local hospital in São Paulo where he underwent further checks. He sustained bruising and concussion in the accident he suffered in Sunday’s six-hour race.
“I’m quite sore this morning and am pretty bruised and have got a stinking headache,” Mark said earlier today.
“I’ve got no recollection of the accident or how it happened – the team is looking into the details to find out more.
“Thanks to the medical team at the track and here at the hospital who did a great job and are looking after me very well. On a positive note it’s great that the boys in car no. 14 managed to bring home the victory which is a fantastic way to finish off the season. I’m already looking forward to getting out there again next year.”
Mark is still under care at the hospital but is set to return to the UK later this week.
83 Comments
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Helen
on December 1, 2014So glad you are not seriously injured Mark. Wishing you a speedy recovery xx
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Lesley McQ
on December 1, 2014Wishing you a speedy recovery Mark. Hope you are feeling better soon! All the best to you and your family for the festive season! Xxxx
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Blake
on December 1, 2014Rest up mate & get well eveeyone at home is worried bloody sick about ya can’t wait to see u behind the wheel of a real race car next season keep it up mate!
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Helene Kirkham
on December 1, 2014Oh Mark what a scare you gave us ( and yourself no doubt!). So pleased to hear that you are in one piece at least and I wish you a speedy recovery. Some time back home with your family are in order no doubt.
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Scott
on December 1, 2014Get well soon Champ, glad to hear you are relatively unscathed. Look forward to seeing you on the top step of the podium next year!
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Tania
on December 1, 2014Thanks Mark for letting know how you are! I’m very scared watching the accident and thankfully you are ok, have a good recovery and hopefully your headache go away! I hope you can come back home soon! Greetings, I’m glad read your words!
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Becster
on December 1, 2014So glad you’re on the mend! Looked like a pretty nasty accident.
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Neil Grant
on December 1, 2014That was a big smack! Glad you’re ok and look forward to seeing you kick some Audi arse at Le Mans 2015 🙂
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Johno
on December 1, 2014Damm.
What a way to end a season.
Talk about going out with a bang.I’m pretty sure its safe to say, all of Australia wishes you all the best mate and a speedy recovery.
Have a wonderful Christmas and new year, and get your butt over here for the Bathurst 12hour.
In or out of a LMP1, we wont mind….
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Tanya
on December 1, 2014Mark, you`ve got a VERY powerful guardian angel! And also you`ve got a great lot of people on Earth who love you and pray for you. Thank God you`re more or less ok. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery! Next season is not far away 😉
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Steve Lade
on December 1, 2014I’m sure you’ve seen the video by now mate, but it was a decent accident you were in! Get well soon mate.
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Rui
on December 1, 2014Get well soon, big Mark !
Rui (a fan from Lisbon)
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Lesley Webber
on December 1, 2014Glad you are safe and in one piece, take it easy for a while.
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Callum
on December 1, 2014Mark, just wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Best of luck from the Isle of Mull.
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Karl Hilton
on December 1, 2014Get well Mark…nice to see you come out on top with this one so roll with the punches and see you back fit and fast soon…
Cheers,
Karl
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Lykle
on December 1, 2014WoW Mark, that was a big one.
Glad you are OK and then the damage is limited to the car.
It seems you picked a great car to crash in. It was scary to watch but great to see you wave.
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Jeremy
on December 1, 2014Glad to hear you’re being well cared for and that it’s a stinking headache over something alternative. Heal up, get well and come back stronger than ever.
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orpheusrocker
on December 1, 2014Glad you are safe. DON’T drink red Bull for a headache though!
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Ilse
on December 1, 2014Glad to hear news from you. I saw the crash and was very concerned. Get well soon !!!!
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Jan
on December 1, 2014Get well soon and have a relaxing Christmas with your loved ones.
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Alan Smith
on December 1, 2014Glad to hear you are OK Hope the aches and pains go away soon. Have a good rest enjoy your family and dogs and have a great successful season next year. We are all behind you mate.
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Trish
on December 1, 2014So glad you are okay. Have a great Christmas. See you back on the track next year.
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Cathy
on December 1, 2014Get Well Soon Mark
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Cláudia Zilda Maciel
on December 1, 2014Desejo que sua recuperação seja plena e rápida. Foi um grande susto que nos deu. Rogo a DEUS por sua saúde. Amamos muito você.
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Jill and Brian
on December 1, 2014You gave us a big bloody scare there Mark!!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery and make the most of all that pampering and TLC, best wishes and get well soon champ
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Kelly M
on December 1, 2014Relieved isn’t the word Mark! So glad to hear that you are relatively unscathed and can go home soon.
I know you’re just trying to test the nerves of the Webberettes… but we’re almost as tough as you are!
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karen hennel
on December 1, 2014Glad you are ok except the bruising and headache. You were very lucky. Rest up,and take care xx
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Patricia
on December 1, 2014So pleased you are OK Mark & by the way thanks for posting the update as I only heard once on the UK news that you had been involved in a crash in the Endurance Race.
Trust you can put your feet up & enjoy a good rest over the festive season with those you love.
Ever thought of joining Martin Brundle & the Sky Sport Team as an F1 interviewer/commentator? It would make many of your fans very happy here in the UK – plus its a tad safer – just a thought 🙂
The very Best of the Seasons Greetings to you & yours
Take good care
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Bhaskar
on December 1, 2014Mate! So glad to know that you are alright. That was a mighty scary accident. A lot of us in India miss you in F1 paddock #trueassiegrit. Get well soon mate
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Aki
on December 1, 2014Glad to hear from you!! Get well soon, Mark!
Looking forward to seeing you drive.Aki
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Darrie
on December 1, 2014Get well soon Mark. Sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery. Roll on next year 🙂
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Mo
on December 1, 2014That was a hell of a smack, very scary.
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ScooterB
on December 1, 2014Wow… that was a big one and so very happy your are ok. Get well soon Mark from your fans in California!
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Heather
on December 1, 2014That was so scary to watch!! Glad you are recovering, i’ve not! Have a grreat Christmas and a happy, safe, successful new year.
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Tracy
on December 1, 2014So pleased you and the other drivers are ok. Relax and take it easy. See you at Silverstone in April. 🙂 x
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Clare
on December 1, 2014Great to hear that you are doing so well. Sure that a shot of Aaron’s coffee when you get home and Clare’s cooking will have you fit as a fiddle for Christmas! There’s one thing for sure – you do dramatic.
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Olga
on December 1, 2014I’m happy you’re OK now. Wish you all the best!
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John Mounsey
on December 1, 2014Relieved to hear of apparently no serious injuries in this horrific crash. Get well soon -John.
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Pauline
on December 1, 2014Just seen your crash Mark, thank god you are ok at least that was the last race of the year, now you can rest and recover. Hope you have a great christmas, hope to see you at Silverstone next year
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Fred
on December 1, 2014So glad to hear that you’re doing OK. That was a huge shunt! Take good care of that brain, you only get one.
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Richard Price
on December 1, 2014Big shunt. Great you are Ok. Shades of Anthony’s caress of another Ferrari at Le Mans. What is it with these red devils! Good luck.
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Larry armstrong
on December 1, 2014You certainly do not hold back when you do anything, that was one hell of a crash but thanks to the safety cells you walked away without major injury. Just get well soon and looking forward to seeing you back in the car next season
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Elena
on December 1, 2014that was a bit of a worry! Glad you are on the mend.
Take good care of yourself, and get well soon -
Elaine
on December 1, 2014Gosh you have given us all a big big scare Try and rest up a few more days before you fly home if you can
Tell everyone to go away for a while and rest up
Your health is more important
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Jesse Stillman
on December 1, 2014Mark: Wishing you the best and quickest recovery! I hope you are back to 100% fighting form … we want you to be competitive for when Jenson joins the Porsche team!
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Nona dean
on December 1, 2014Sorry to here of your accident but thank god it wasn’t too serious. Take care happy Xmas and good luck in new year
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Mark Jones
on December 1, 2014Great news Mark ! Hope you have a speedy recovery and some well deserved rest time ! #teamwebber
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David
on December 1, 2014Take it easy for while Mark, relax and have a few Fosters over the next few weeks. See you at Silverstone in April.
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Geoff Murray
on December 1, 2014Hi Mark
Glad to hear you are on the mend, wish we could see more of your racing at home. All the best for Christmas enjoy the break, look forward to seeing you on the track in the new year.
Rgs Geoff -
bruce
on December 1, 2014Good to hear your ok, have a rest and then get back to work .
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Paul Ritchie
on December 1, 2014Hence your hashtag Ausiegrit you gotta be tough to compete in motor racing that one proved that
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Pam W
on December 1, 2014So pleased you are ok, rest up and recover soon xxx
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Degsyb
on December 1, 2014To one of the nicest guys in Motorsport – a speedy recovery and may you and your family have a great Christmas Mark
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Kandise
on December 1, 2014So glad to hear that you are doing ok and that it wasn’t more serious!! Hope you can take it easy now at home and let yourself heal completely. Especially your brain!! Enjoy the holidays with family and friends! Can’t wait to see you driving again next year!
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Robert Vaughan Shuker
on December 1, 2014Hello Mark,
On a positive note , congratulations for achieving pole position in the last race of the season , and for your Porsche team winning the race.
I am sure you will reflect on your ‘DNF’ in a professional ‘matter of fact’ way as an occupational hazard of being a professional racing driver, and will be positively looking forward to the next racing season. -
Darren
on December 1, 2014MARK, GET WELL SOON HOPE TO SEE YOU IN BATHURST FOR THE 12 HOUR NEXT YEAR.
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Patty Marfyak
on December 1, 2014Get well soon, Mark. Thank god you are doing ok after that crash. Thank you for letting us know on your website how you are doing. What a scare! You are my favorite driver and I’m grateful that you are going to be ok. Rest so that you will be fully recovered for the holidays to spend with your family and next year’s racing. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and I wish you much success next year with Porsche.
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Dina A.
on December 1, 2014Huge relief all around! Huge thanks to your powerful guardian angel! Really glad you’re OK! Full & speedy recovery back home with Annie, dogs, family & friends… and hey, so far enough very scary stuff Mark, please no more ‘tough cookie proof’, as all of us know YOU ARE one!
“I’m already looking forward to getting out there again next year.” what a true champ..
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Babs Cansell
on December 2, 2014Lovely to see you in good spirits after that horrendous crash. Take care & have fantastic Christmas xxx
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mark
on December 2, 2014Take care Mark.
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Jonathan Green
on December 2, 2014Mark your like A hockey player tuff as nails. Glad your ok. Good luck and get well soon.
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Kevin
on December 2, 2014Mark–ouch! Relieved is hardly the word to convey how happy we all are that you are only banged up, and nothing worse. I think Marc Lieb’s face reflected all of our feelings while watching the video. You’ve been my favorite driver for years (saw you live in Austin this year–wicked rain storm!), and I look forward to watching you bring Porsche forward next season!
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Dean Kozlik
on December 2, 2014Big hits hurt and make you think about life and appreciate what you have in family and friends, hope all is well and you bounce back stronger than ever.
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Kurt Welzl
on December 2, 2014Hallo Mark
Ich wünsche dir gute Besserung und hoffe das es bei den nächsten Rennen besser ausgeht. Ich bin nur zum Hobby ab und zu auf den Ring in Interlagos. Diese “Curva do Café” ist mir immer unheimlich. Jedes Mal wenn die Vorderäder leich abheben erwarte ich nur das ich nicht an der Mauer lande.
Grüsse aus São Paulo und mache es gut!!!!!!! -
Ian Tindal
on December 2, 2014Thanks for getting the WEC on the BBC, even winning Le Mans doesn’t do that. Not that I am encouraging it, but if you hit that same wall a third time you get to keep it. Glad everything is tickety boo.
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Chantelle
on December 2, 2014Get well Mark!
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TonyP
on December 2, 2014Get well soon Mark, glad you angled it right!
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Ed Milstein
on December 2, 2014Get well from Colorado USA…
So happy to hear you are doing well…
Crazy Ferrari driver I am sure!! 🙂
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martin wilsenack
on December 3, 2014Hello Mark,
I saw your heavy crash live on tv and was eytremly shocked.
As you lifted your arm after the crash i was very happy.
We had too many bad crashes in the past,
so get well and have the best recovery,
Martin,
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Castor
on December 3, 2014Dear Mark,
Whoops.
Best,
Castor. -
Kevin P
on December 3, 2014Get well soon Mark – from Port Macquarie
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solent shark
on December 4, 2014Respect and best wishes. Hurry home before the snow arrives. White Christmas this year
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Kevin Johnston
on December 4, 2014Hi MArk:
Glad to read your doing O.K. I’m hoping your concussion is not too bad. Please take it easy and follow the Doctors instructions – concussions are very serious. Mt though are with you and hope you recover soon and are back to doing your many activities that make you so string for racing.
All the best and enjoy the upcoming holiday season.
Kevin
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A.J. van Kooij
on December 5, 2014Hi Mark,
Glad you’re doing better, I was there at Le Mans in 1999 when you flew with the CLR , I saw your looping in 2010 with the Red Bull F1 and saw this crash live on Eurosport. I AM a big Porsche fan but maybe it is better to quit racing now and become a Porsche ambassador…there is only one life mate.
Kind regards,
A.J. from Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Liz
on December 8, 2014Hope that you are now okay and running with Shadow and Simba!- they need quality time with their dad!
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John T.
on January 22, 2015Mark, glad to hear you are doing OK after that huge crash. God bless the car designers that engineered the chassis and driver’s compartment to allow you to basically “walk away” from such a huge energy transfer.
I’ve been a huge fan of yours since ’99 when you tried to “fly” your Le Mans car!
