SILVERSTONE (UNITED KINGDOM) - Crash-victim Marcus Ericsson faces a medical examination on Sunday morning to determine if he is fit enough to take part in the British Grand Prix.
Stewards wach a giant screen displaying the moment that Sauber F1 Team's Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson crashed into the barrier during the third practice session during at Silverstone motor racing circuit on July 9, 2016
The Sauber driver survived a spectacular high-speed accident during final practice on Saturday morning after which he was taken to hospital in Oxford.
He returned to the circuit later Saturday after missing taking part in qualifying.
The Swedish driver complained of feeling stiff and sore, but said he hoped he would improve overnight and be allowed to race in a rebuilt car.
"Obviously, it was a huge accident," he said.
"I went a bit too wide on the kerb in Turn 15 and touched the grass, which was a bit wet.
"I lost the car and this was followed by a big impact with the barriers. I went to the medical centre, but, because of the impact, they wanted to send me to hospital.
"Many check-ups have been done and things are looking good. I am feeling a bit sore, but everything else is OK.
"It is obviously disappointing that I was not able to participate in qualifying, but the most important is that I am alright.
"I apologise to my car crew that I have caused them a lot of work."
Ericsson was able to climb from his wrecked car at he exit from Stowe corner after his crash and walk away.
His team said he had gone to hospital, in Oxford, for "routine check-ups" including a CT scan.
The Swiss Sauber team has suffered from severe cash-flow problems this year, but is understood to have sufficient parts in reserve to re-build his car.
If passed fit to race, Ericsson is expected to start from the back of the grid.