Como goalkeeper Robert Sanchez escapes unhurt after Nurburgring Ferrari crash

Robert Sanchez escaped without injury after crashing his Ferrari 488 into a barrier at Germany’s Nurburgring while driving at about 113 km/h.

The 28-year-old Spanish goalkeeper, who is on loan at Como from Chelsea, was taking advantage of the international break to drive around the famous racing circuit.

The Sun reported that Sanchez’s Ferrari was completely wrecked after hitting the barrier at a corner on Monday. The crash caused the track to close immediately, with red flags raised.

A British tourist who witnessed the incident told The Sun: “He was going very fast into the corner, reaching 113 km/h. He hit the corner, and the track was stopped immediately and the red flags came out.”

The witness added: “It is a banked corner of more than 180 degrees, and it was obvious he had pressed the accelerator too hard, so he went straight into the barrier.”

“The whole front of the Ferrari was destroyed, and parts were scattered across the track,” the tourist said. “I think he wanted to enjoy some time during his holiday.”

Sanchez joined Como on loan from Chelsea, with no option for the Italian club to make the move permanent at the end of the season, according to the report.

The goalkeeper has made three appearances in Serie A and one in the Champions League, with Como relying primarily on Jean Butez in goal.

Como lost two of the four matches in which Sanchez played, against Feyenoord and Inter.