Verizon IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe, 28, was released from IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on May 26. The driver of the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports No. 5 Arrow Electronics Honda was in the hospital following surgery to repair injuries sustained during a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, including damage to his upper left thigh and pelvic area.
Hinchcliffe's Dallara Indy car made right-side contact with the Turn 3 SAFER Barrier and the Canadian was transferred by ground to IU Health Methodist Hospital for surgery. After being transferred to the Intensive Care Unit on May 20, it was determined that no further procedures would be necessary. Following the incident, it was confirmed that a piece of the car's suspension went through Hinchcliffe's leg and into his pelvis before stopping.
Hinchcliffe is expected to make a full recovery at home. The Toronto-native has not yet been cleared to drive by INDYCAR, and thus Conor Daly, driver of the SPM No. 43 at IMS that failed to take the green flag due to a fuel leak, will step into the No. 5 for the upcoming doubleheader at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Series-veteran Ryan Briscoe took the reigns of the No. 5 car in last Sunday's 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
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