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Sam Bird has undergone a profitable operation on his injured hand, as Taylor Barnard will proceed to race with McLaren in Berlin Formula E weekend.
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is happy to verify that Sam Bird has undergone a profitable surgical procedure on his left hand, following an harm he incurred in the course of the Monaco E-Prix final weekend. The optimistic consequence of the medical intervention signifies that Sam and the workforce can now look ahead to a speedy restoration and a return to racing quickly.
Due to the character of the harm, the workforce will decide to Taylor Barnard as its driver for the Berlin E-Prix, driving the #8 automotive for the workforce in the course of the occasion. As the workforce’s Reserve and Development Driver, he’ll briefly be changing Sam Bird, whereas Sam is engaged on a full restoration.
The NEOM McLaren Formula E Team is supporting Sam and his restoration, to make sure he can compete once more as rapidly as achievable. Ian James, Team Principal, NEOM McLaren Formula E Team & Managing Director, NEOM McLaren Electric Racing, stated:
“We’re very pleased to report positive progress on Sam’s recovery, with a successful operation on his hand supporting his journey back into the car. Taylor did a stellar job in his last-minute call-up in Monaco, as did the team, who provided him with great support and guidance throughout. He will now be able to build on that experience, while Sam works on his recovery – with the team’s full support. We’re looking forward to having Sam back in the car soon.”
[Note: The story is as per press release]
