Pirelli World Challenge – Two drivers hospitalized

The accident occurred during warm-up at the Pirelli World Challenge event in Connecticut yesterday and involved the Bentley Continental GT3 of Andrew Palmer and theAston Martin Vantage V12 by Jorge de la Torre.

Championship officials communicated about the medical treatment of the two drivers who were subsequently hospitalized. Palmer suffers head injuries, while de la Torre suffers multiple fractures. The two brands have confirmed the first diagnoses.

“Andrew suffered a head injury and is being closely monitored after being treated by specialists. » says the press release. “Everyone at Bentley Motorsport is thinking of Andrew and we send him our best wishes, continues Bentley Motorsport Director Brian Gush. We are a close-knit community and we have team members at the hospital with him and his family. We will continue to offer them our support at this difficult time. Our thanks go to the team at Lime rock Park and the healthcare professionals who have helped Andrew so far. »

More information will be communicated later.