Jann Mardenborough has been released from hospital after the accident in Germany on Saturday that resulted in the death of a spectator and has left the British racing driver 'very distressed ' . Mardenborough was competing in the VLN1 event at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe when his Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 flipped up in the air as it crested a rise in the circuit . The car eventually landed on its tail further down the track before bouncing over the catch-fencing into a crowd of people . A spectator died at the Nurburgring on Saturday after a crash involving a British racing driver . The Nissan of Jann Mardenborough flipped into the air and crashed into a crowd of spectators . Mardenborough 's car started to lift into the air as it crested a rise in the circuit in Germany . The Brit 's Nissan remained in the air for about 30 metres with the front of the car facing the sky . Mardenborough is a 23-year-old who is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship . Mardenborough , the 23-year-old from Cardiff , is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan 's 'gamer-to-racer ' project . In 2011 , he won the GT Academy , a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers . Over the past few years Mardenborough has competed in sportscars and single-seaters . Nissan recently confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship , which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans . The incident resulted in the death of one fan , with two others injured , whilst a seemingly-unharmed Mardenborough , a 23-year-old from Cardiff , was taken to hospital for routine checks following an initial examination at the circuit medical centre . An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash . An update statement from Nissan read : 'After the terrible events during yesterday 's VLN race , Nissan is pleased to have received information that the two injured spectators have been released from hospital . 'Jann has completed a series of medical tests and has also been released from hospital . Naturally he is very distressed about the outcome of yesterday 's accident . Mardenborough 's car crashed into barriers on the outside of one of the turns at the Nurburgring . The car took off and flipped over catch-fencing and into the crowd , leaving a spectator dead . 'The vehicle has been impounded by the German authorities and Nissan has offered full co-operation in their investigation . 'Everyone at Nissan would like to again extend their deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased and to the spectators who were hurt . 'Nissan would also like to thank everyone for the support they have shown for the fans involved , the team and for Jann . ' The damage caused as a result of the crash during the event on Saturday at the Nurburgring . Mardenborough is seen leaving the car after his terrifying collision in Germany . Mardenborough in action at Brands Hatch last August while racing in the British GT Championship . Mardenborough has enjoyed a meteoric rise in motor racing , just four years after winning Nissan 's 'gamer-to-racer ' project . In 2011 , he won the GT Academy , a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers . Over the past few years Mardenborough , son of former professional footballer Steve , has competed in sports cars and single-seaters . In mid-February , Nissan confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship , which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans .
Jann has been released from hospital after a crash at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe left one spectator dead . His car flipped up into the air during the VLN1 event . The Brit 's Nissan landed in the crowd over catch-fencing . The car was in the air for around 30 metres after cresting a rise in the track .