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Toto Wolff’s nine-year-old son unhurt after karting crash in Italy
Nine-year-old Jack Wolff was involved in a serious kart crash during an IAME series event in Viterbo, Italy.
He was racing in the X30 Mini category when his kart collided with Moroccan driver Elgahoudi Nagy on the final lap of a qualifying heat.
A trailing driver’s kart went over Jack and struck his shoulder, after British driver Dimitar Uzunov could not avoid the crash.
Jack got out of his kart and walked away, then received minor medical treatment.
He was reported to be unhurt and keen to race again at the event the next day.
Jack is the son of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff.
He had won his first championship the previous month, in the IAME Series Italy X30 U10 category.
Nine-year-old Jack Wolff was unhurt after a major karting crash in Italy.
The crash happened during the IAME Warrior Final at the Leopard Circuit in Viterbo.
A trailing kart driven by Dimitar Uzunov went over Jack’s kart and struck his shoulder.
Jack got out of his kart and received minor medical treatment.
He said he wanted to race again the next day.
- Who
- Jack Wolff, the nine-year-old son of Toto and Susie Wolff, was involved in the crash.
- What
- He was caught in a collision during a kart race and was struck on the shoulder by a kart that went over his.
- When
- Friday, October 23, 2026.
- Where
- The Leopard Circuit in Viterbo, central Italy.
- Why
- The crash followed contact between Jack and Elgahoudi Nagy on the final lap.
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Jack Wolff and Elgahoudi Nagy made contact during a qualifying heat, and a trailing kart went over Jack’s kart.
Jack got out of his kart and received minor medical treatment.
Jack was expected to return to racing at the IAME Warrior Final.
- Age
- 9
- Circuit
- Leopard Circuit, Viterbo, central Italy
- Race
- IAME Warrior Final (IWF)
- Injuries
- Minor medical treatment; no visible injuries reported
- Next race
- Expected to race again on Saturday
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What people are saying
Thankfully, he's fine, although he did need some minor treatment after walking away.
He's adamant he's racing again tomorrow, so he's showing some early tenacity.
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Eye-opening crash in karting involving Toto Wolff's son, Jack, today. He's the one the kart goes over... Thankfully, he's fine, although he did need some minor treatment after walking away. He's adamant he's racing again tomorrow, so he's showing some early tenacity... #F1