Continuing to recover from his injuries, James Hinchcliffe was released from IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on May 26.
On May 18, Hinchcliffe was injured when his car made right-side contact with the Turn 5 SAFER Barrier during practice for the Indianapolis 500. He was transported by ground to IU Health Methodist Hospital, where he underwent upper left thigh and pelvic surgery the same day. He spent some time in the Insive Care Unit, where doctors determined that no other procedures were necessary. The 28-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.
Hinchcliffe is in his fifth year of Verizon IndyCar Series competition, with the current season being his first with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. In 73 career starts, the Canadian has scored four wins and eight podiums.
Schmidt Peterson Motorsports announced earlier this week that Conor Daly will fill in for Hinchcliffe in the No. 5 Arrow/Lucas Oil Honda this weekend in the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans doubleheader on the 2.3-mile Belle Isle street circuit as Hinchcliffe has yet to be cleared to return to competition.
