Juan Manuel Correa to be transferred to British hospital to continue recovery from horrific F2 crash

American underwent a four-hour surgery on fractures to both legs and a spine injury but will be moved frm CHU Liege Hospital to the UK on Wednesday ahead of his return home

Juan Manuel Correa, the Formula Two driver involved in last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix accident that killed Anthoine Hubert, will be transferred to a British hospital on Wednesday to continue his recovery from the injuries he sustained in the horrific accident.

The 20-year-old was trying to avoid a spinning car on the second lap of the F2 feature race last Saturday when he collided with Hubert’s car at around 160mph, resulting in a catastrophic impact that left the latter with fatal injuries.

The FIA is investigating the cause of Hubert’s death, while Correa was immediately airlifted to CHU Liege Hospital where he underwent a four-hour surgery on fractures to both legs and a spinal injury.

The American was confirmed to be in a stable condition in intensive care following the surgery, and his management team confirmed on Tuesday night that he will be transferred to the UK to continue his treatment before returning to the United States.

"Juan Manuel Correa will be transferred today (to) a specialised ICU located in the United Kingdom," a statement issued by his media team said on Tuesday.

"He will continue his recovery process in the care of a specialist team of physicians."

Correa, the grandson of former Ecuadorian president Rodrigo Borja, drives for the Sauber Junior Team and has had his parents at his bedside since the accident at Spa-Francorchamps. He remained conscious during and after the crash, and is aware of Hubert’s death that has left him “completely overwhelmed with sadness”.