From press release
Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe was diagnosed with a concussion, following an on-track incident, Saturday during the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
This could compromise the 27-year-old's participation in the upcoming Indianapolis 500, as he is currently unable to drive and practice ahead of the famous event already started at the Brickyard.
Hinchcliffe's condition will be re-evaluated shortly by IndyCar medical director Michael Olinger to determine whether or not he will be fit enough to drive his No. 27 Andretti Autosport Dallara-Honda.
Former Andretti Autosport teammate EJ Viso will fill in if Hinchcliffe turns out to be unavailable.
"I want to thank all the fans for their messages of concern and support," said Hinchcliffe.
"I’m a little stiff and sore and I’d love to be back in the car (already), but I suppose I should probably let the doctors make that decision. Such a bummer for the (United Fiber and Data) car when things were really starting to come together."
Qualifying ahead of the Indianapolis 500 are held May 17-18. The race is May 25.
Canadian IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe was diagnosed with a concussion, following an on-track incident, Saturday during the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.
This could compromise the 27-year-old's participation in the upcoming Indianapolis 500, as he is currently unable to drive and practice ahead of the famous event already started at the Brickyard.
Hinchcliffe's condition will be re-evaluated shortly by IndyCar medical director Michael Olinger to determine whether or not he will be fit enough to drive his No. 27 Andretti Autosport Dallara-Honda.
Former Andretti Autosport teammate EJ Viso will fill in if Hinchcliffe turns out to be unavailable.
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| James Hinchcliffe (Photo: Walter Kuhn) |
"I want to thank all the fans for their messages of concern and support," said Hinchcliffe.
"I’m a little stiff and sore and I’d love to be back in the car (already), but I suppose I should probably let the doctors make that decision. Such a bummer for the (United Fiber and Data) car when things were really starting to come together."
Qualifying ahead of the Indianapolis 500 are held May 17-18. The race is May 25.