BMW-Sauber has estimated the damage caused by Nick Heidfeld’s frightening shunt at Indianapolis at a cool $245,000 (US) – or 300,000 Swiss Francs – according to ‘Blick’.
As well as smashed bodywork, the main expense is the totally-destroyed wheel suspension, technical director Willy Rampf said.
Reportedly, the actual monocoque has been spared.
”Actually, impact-wise, it was very, very small,” Heidfeld explained after barrel-rolling four or five times.
Holding his helmet while talking to reporters, which had filled up with gravel, he added: ”It was the first somersault, or whatever you call it, I’ve had. But I am fine.”
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