Stirling Moss fell down three floors of a lift shaft following a malfunction with the lift doors, when they opened on the third floor while the lift was still on the fourth floor. Moss broke his ankles and four bones in his feet, plus suffered further damage to his vertebrae, in the fall. He has not suffered internal injuries.

Following the accident, Moss was admitted to the London Hospital and then later moved to the Princess Grace Hospital, following the intervention of ex-F1 neuro-surgeon and chief medical man, Professor Sid Watkins. Doctors hope he can be moved out of intensive care later on Monday, and his life is not in danger.

Octane wishes Sir Stirling a speedy recovery.