Frentzen 'unhurt' After Montreal Smash.

Heinz-Harald Frentzen appears to have had a lucky escape from his accident at the Canadian Grand Prix, emerging from his wrecked Jordan with only minor injuries.


The German seemed to be heading for a certain second place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve when a brake disc is thought to have shattered. Frentzen was just five laps from home when the problem occurred and, despite being under pressure from Benetton's Giancarlo Fisichella, appeared to be in control of the situation.


Concern was raised as to the driver's condition after the shunt as Frentzen remained in his car for several minutes, despite the attention of marshals and rescue crews. When he finally emerged, the German looked groggy and had to be helped to safety behind the barriers, before being taken to hospital for further checks. It was later revealed that he was merely shaken, and had little more than severe bruising.


"Heinz was conscious throughout, and soon regained his sense of humour," said FIA doctor Prof. Sid Watkins. "He has a bruised left leg and right shoulder, but there is no reason for him not to race in France. The new head rest played a major role in protecting him during the crash."