Jack Wolff walks away from karting crash in Italy
Nine-year-old Jack Wolff walked away from a karting crash in Viterbo, Italy, after another kart went over his during a race on October 23. Footage from the event showed him getting out of his kart and standing on his feet afterward. The crash occurred during the IAME Warriors Final at Leopard Circuit Viterbo. Jack was competing in the X30 Mini category when his kart made contact with another kart on the final lap, according to a race report. A third kart, driven by British racer Dimitar Uzunov, went over the tangled karts. Jack was seen moving away from his vehicle under his own power. Journalist Thomas Maher reported that Jack was fine but needed minor medical treatment after the crash. That update was attributed to Maher; no medical assessment was included in the footage. Race broadcast commentary also said Jack had been seen on his feet and talking to officials. Maher said Jack intended to race again on Saturday, October 24. The reports establish his stated intention, but do not confirm whether he took part in a race that day. Jack is the son of Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ Formula 1 team principal, and Susie Wolff, who leads F1 Academy. The weekend event at Viterbo drew 361...