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 Mardenborough 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 .