Swiss driver Natacha Gachnang was sidelined six weeks ago during the opening round of the GT1 World series at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit after following a crash that broke her right leg in two places.
By the closing laps of qualifying, the Ford GT of Matech Competition was leaking brake fluid, forcing Gachnang to compensate by applying extra pedal pressure.
Heading into turn 8 at the end of the straight, her foot slipped and hit the accelerator instead, sending the car into the safety barrier at around 160 miles per hour.
Gachnang was rushed to nearby Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, where she's been recuperating from the double compound fracture.
According to Italiaracing.net, Natacha recently drove a Ford GT3 on the Zolder circuit in Belgium.
Gachnang is hoping for a June return, just in time for the 24 Hours of Le Mans with her female teammates Rahel Frey and Cyndie Allemann in the Ford GT.
By the closing laps of qualifying, the Ford GT of Matech Competition was leaking brake fluid, forcing Gachnang to compensate by applying extra pedal pressure.
Heading into turn 8 at the end of the straight, her foot slipped and hit the accelerator instead, sending the car into the safety barrier at around 160 miles per hour.
Gachnang was rushed to nearby Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, where she's been recuperating from the double compound fracture.
According to Italiaracing.net, Natacha recently drove a Ford GT3 on the Zolder circuit in Belgium.
Gachnang is hoping for a June return, just in time for the 24 Hours of Le Mans with her female teammates Rahel Frey and Cyndie Allemann in the Ford GT.