Former Formula One driver Mark Webber is in a satisfactory condition after being involved in a serious accident as his maiden season in the FIA World Endurance Championship ended on a sour note.

The 38-year-old Australian has appeared to escape serious injury despite reportedly slamming into a wall following a collision with the Ferrari of Matteo Cressoni in the final hour of the Six Hours of Sao Paulo.

Any fears of either the Porsche driver or Cressoni being in serious condition were allayed by the FIA.

A statement on its official website said: “The race ended under the safety car after a serious accident between the number 20 Porsche of Mark Webber and the number 90 AF Corse Ferrari of Matteo Cressoni.

“Both drivers were taken to the circuit’s medical centre and, after initial examination, to the local Hospital Bandeirantes for further checks, their condition has been reported as satisfactory.”

Webber is now racing in sportscars with Porsche after retiring from F1 at the end of last season, ending his 12-year association with the sport.

He finishes his debut campaign in the World Endurance Championship in joint ninth place, over 100 points behind overall winner Anthony Davidson of Britain.