Updated: F1's Webber hurt in accident

Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber suffered a broken leg after being hit by a car while competing in a charity multi-sport event in Tasmania earlier today.

Webber, who drives for the Red Bull team, was cycling near the historic convict town of Port Arthur when he was involved in collision with a four-wheel drive.

Webber was competing in his own charity event, the Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge, a 250km event using mountain bikes, kayaks and trekking, when the accident happened.

Tasmania Police Sergeant Jon Ford said Webber was attended at the scene by paramedics attached to the event before being airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The male driver of the vehicle escaped injury but no further details were known about the motorist, said Ford.

Webber was competing on the penultimate day of the five-day challenge, which also includes abseiling and whitewater rafting.

The injury means Webber will not be able to take part in any Formula 1 testing at least until January, although, happily that is the quietest period in the F1 calendar.