Kevin Magnussen crash: Renault driver limps away after spinning into wall during Belgian Grand Prix

KEVIN MAGNUSSEN was seen limping away from the scene of a huge crash at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Danish driver, 23, lost control at 180mph and span into a wall – completely wrecking his bright yellow Renault.

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With smoke pouring from the wreck, Magnussen was able to get out of the car on his own, although he was seen limping from the scene as stewards moved to clear debris.

It was later revealed that he had suffered a slight ankle injury

A yellow flag and safety car was initially waved after the lap six crash, but a red flag then came out on lap nine.

The Grand Prix had seen a huge amount of drama in the opening laps.

Ferraris Kimi Raikonnen and Sebastian Vettel collided in the opening corner of the race, forcing Raikkonen to retire.

Starting from the back of the grid, Lewis Hamilton was able to make up six places on the opening lap – and was in fifth as the red flag was waved.

Fernando Alonso was even more impressive, moving a massive 18 places up the field and into fourth by the ninth lap.

Carlos Sainz was forced to retire his Torro Rosso after his tyre dissolved, while Jenson Button was also out of the race on lap six after being hit from behind.

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