F1 star Mick Schumacher returns to circuit a day after horror 170mph smash: Son of Michael Schumacher says safety of track 'needs looking at' as he gives interviews 24 hours after qualifying crash at Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

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Schumacher gave an interview at the track today, after assuring fans he was 'ok' in a smiling selfie last night, and told reporters that safety on parts of the track would be something 'we have to look at'.

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The 23-year-old was airlifted to hospital for precautionary tests after the crash yesterday.

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The red flag was immediately raised to allow an ambulance on to the track, with Schumacher conscious and talking to doctors before being lifted from his smashed

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The German seemed in good spirits during his appearance today and, although he is not competing in the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, he hopes to compete next month in Australia.

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Speaking to Sky Sports this afternoon, he explained: 'We had a small slide going through turn nine which upset temperatures in the tyre and also position.

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Schumacher gave an interview at the track today, after assuring fans he was 'ok' in a smiling selfie last night, and told reporters that safety on parts of the track would be something 'we have to look at'.

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Schumacher conscious and talking to doctors before being lifted from his smashed up car and taken to the medical centre before going on to a nearby hospital.

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