Fittipaldi breaks both legs in crash during Alonso's WEC debut

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• Previously worked in rugby union and British Superbikes • History graduate from Reading University • Joined ESPNF1 in February 2014 Fernando Alonso's first performance in an official World Endurance Championship session was overshadowed by a heavy crash at Spa-Francorchamps which left Brazilian driver Pietro Fittipaldi with two broken legs. Fittipaldi -- grandson of former world champion Emerson - crashed at the high-speed Eau Rouge during Friday's session, losing control mid-way through the corner and going straight into a tyre barrier. Fittipaldi, the winner of last year's Formula V8 3.5 championship, was taken to hospital, where the extent of the injuries were revealed. Team DragonSpeed

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