Frankie Dettori has been hospitalised after being involved in a car crash on Wednesday.The racing legend was travelling in Newmarket, Suffolk, when he was hit by another vehicle.Dettori has been treated for injuries in hospital after a car crashGETTYHe was rushed to hospital and suffered several broken ribs, as well as a broken thumb.“H Talent Management can confirm that Frankie Dettori was involved in a road traffic accident in Newmarket on the evening of Wednesday, 1st July,” his representatives said.“Another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car Frankie was driving, causing it to spin and flip. “Frankie was taken to hospital, where he was found to have sustained several broken ribs and a broken thumb. His injuries are still being assessed, and he remains in hospital for further scans and observation. “Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him. “His focus is now on resting and recovering. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie’s privacy is respected at this time.“No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update.”Dettori is regarded as one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing.He is a three-time British flat racing Champion Jockey and rode 288 Group 1 race winners during a stunning career.Arguably his most notable achievement came in 1996 when he had all seven winners at Ascot on British Festival of Racing Day.Dettori is one of the most celebrated jockeys in historyGettyDettori was due to retire at the end of 2023 but announced his plans to race in the United States.He later revealed that his rides at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup would be his last in the country.A move to South America followed, where Dettori took victory in his final race with Bet You Can in the Grande Premio Estado in February.“Racing has been my life,” he said on his Instagram beforehand. “I began riding in Italy as a 15-year-old boy nearly 40 years ago, and this sport has given me everything. “It may not have been perfect at times, but I have loved every single moment. “I’ve travelled the world, met incredible people, made memories I will carry forever and have been lucky enough to ride some truly extraordinary horses.”