Nürburgring’s rules leave Robert Sánchez responsible for barrier damage as well as repairs to his Ferrari. Drivers must pay for damage they cause. The Spanish goalkeeper, on loan from Chelsea to Como, crashed during a closed track session on November 9, 2026, at the Caracciola-Karussell on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
Witnesses cited by The Sun said Sánchez got out without difficulty and collected broken pieces from the track. They put the impact speed at about 110 km/h, while other reports estimate 110–112 km/h, or roughly 70 mph. The heavily banked corner extends beyond 180 degrees. Sánchez was unhurt. The session was stopped under a red flag while workers cleared debris and dealt with the barrier; the interruption lasted about an hour.
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo was valued at more than €300,000. Estimates put its repair bill at around €50,000; that figure covers the car, while the circuit’s repair costs are separate. The Challenge Evo is a competition car designed for Ferrari’s one-make Ferrari Challenge series, rather than a standard road-going 488. Introduced for the 2020 season, its 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged V8 powers the rear wheels, with 670 horsepower on tap. beIN SPORTS reported Ferrari’s reference price as €274,000 before taxes and duties.
Sánchez had been driving during a specialist session closed to casual visitors. The crash was a track-day accident, not a road-traffic collision. Football-related vehicle coverage has also included two Ebro plug-in hybrid SUVs supplied to the RFEF for sporting and institutional journeys.
Estimates for the circuit bill include about €200 for basic assistance and roughly €2,000 to remove and replace guardrails. Recovery is expected to cost just under €500. Marshals’ work, along with cleaning oil and debris from the track, can add up to €2,000.
