Convalescent, Pietro Fittipaldi aims to return to competition at the end of July

The 21-year-old driver will be repatriated to Indianapolis on Thursday to be monitored by two doctors specializing in injuries in American motorsport.

Published on 09/05/2018 à 12:14

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Convalescent, Pietro Fittipaldi aims to return to competition at the end of July

Pietro fittipaldi will leave Belgium this Thursday, six days later his very serious accident during practice for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium). The Brazilian will travel to Indianapolis (Indiana) to continue treatment with two doctors specializing in driver injuries (Terry Trammell and Steve Olvey).

“I feel better, I have recovered well since my accident. Doctors in the United States have analyzed the x-rays of my injuries, and they estimate that the recovery will be shorter than initially expected,” explains Pietro Fittipaldi, victim of a fracture of both legs after his crash in the Raidillon aboard the DragonSpeed ​​BR1.

 

 

The 8 Formula V3.5 2017 champion even anticipates a return to competition. “My goal is to drive a car in eight weeks and, if possible, compete in theIndyCar of Mid-Ohio (July 29). »

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