Sauber F1's Wehrlein withdraws from Race of Champions after crash
Sauber Formula 1 driver Pascal Wehrlein has withdrawn from the Race of Champions Nations Cup after his violent flip in Saturday's individual contest
Wehrlein was competing against fellow F1 racer Felipe Massa when he lost control at the finish line after clipping a TecPro barrier.
His Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler hit Massa's car, then flipped over - landing on top of a concrete wall on its side.
He will not take part as a precautionary measure on doctors' advice.
"I'm very sorry to withdraw from today's ROC Nations Cup," said Wehrlein.
"I'd really like to race again and I feel fine, but the doctors have advised me to rest so of course I will take their advice.
"It's no more than mild discomfort but my real priority for the coming year is my Formula 1 season."
Wehrlein had been due to pair up with Ferrari F1 driver Sebastian Vettel to represent Germany in the Nations Cup.
Vettel will now be Team Germany's sole driver in the event.
"While I'm sad to be missing out on all the action, I send my best wishes to my team-mate Sebastian Vettel and the rest of the competitors here in Miami and I wish them another exciting day's racing," Wehrlein added.
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