Belgian Grand Prix: Kevin Magnussen says he will be racing in Italy

Magnussen crashed heavily at one of the sport's most notorious corners, Eau Rouge

Renault driver Kevin Magnussen says he will be fit for next weekend's Italian Grand Prix despite a huge crash in Belgium on Sunday.

The Dane crashed at the exit of the 180mph Eau Rouge/Raidillon corner, bringing the race to a halt because of extensive damage to the barriers.

• Listen again: This was a monster, monster accident

He was taken to hospital with a left ankle injury.

Magnussen, 23, later wrote on Twitter: "On my way home now with a sore ankle but will be ready for Monza."

The Dane was taken to hospital after limping from his car