Driver Manuel Gil Del Real survives severe crash at Laguna Seca

Driver Manuel Gil Del Real remained conscious following a severe high-speed accident at the Laguna Seca racetrack during the Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West competition. The incident occurred at the iconic Corkscrew turn, where the vehicle appeared to suffer a mechanical issue, possibly related to the brakes, causing it to roll several times and breach safety barriers.

Gil Del Real was airlifted to a hospital in Salinas for medical examination and treatment. Official statements from the Porsche monomark cup in North America confirmed that the driver is conscious despite the severity of the crash and the extensive damage to the vehicle.