Como goalkeeper Robert Sanchez crashes Ferrari at Nürburgring, unhurt

The crash

Robert Sanchez, the Spanish goalkeeper on loan at Como from Chelsea, lost control of a Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo on the Nürburgring in Germany on Monday, 9 November, at around 14:30. The car struck the protective barriers at the Caracciola-Karussell, a banked corner. Reports citing The Sun put the impact speed at 112 km/h, while a witness quoted by the same report said the car entered the corner at 110 km/h. The front of the Ferrari was heavily damaged, and fragments were reportedly scattered across the track.

Sanchez walks away unhurt

Sanchez climbed out of the wreck on his own and reported no injuries. A witness told The Sun that he did not appear shaken and that he returned to the pits with his helmet still on. Around 100 people reportedly watched the aftermath, and clearing the track took roughly an hour. The car was reportedly worth about 300,000 pounds, a figure that several outlets converted into euros.

A track day, not a race

Sanchez was driving on the circuit during a track day, an open session in which paying drivers take their own cars onto the track. One report described such sessions as open to motoring fans, and another said they are organised by private operators with a limited number of cars. The incident took place during the international break, when Sanchez had time away from Como. The accounts describe him as an enthusiast who chose the Nürburgring specifically, though none of the reports explain why he picked that day.

Loan and driving record

Sanchez joined Como on loan from Chelsea on 1 September 2026. Polish reporting also said that a British court fined him more than 1,500 pounds in April and gave him penalty points for speeding in a Mercedes. The 28-year-old goalkeeper has therefore been in the spotlight for driving before this incident, although the reports do not connect the two events.

The circuit's history

Several reports linked the crash to the history of the Nürburgring, which is known for its technical demands and the dangers of high speed. Many of the articles recalled the 1976 German Grand Prix, when Niki Lauda crashed and his car caught fire. The Nordschleife's reputation for difficulty is the reason several outlets described the track as one of the most challenging in motorsport.

What is still unclear

Almost all of the speed, damage and value figures trace back to a single report by The Sun, which other outlets repeated. The reports reviewed do not contain an independent measurement or a statement from Sanchez, Como or Chelsea about the crash.