Maximilian Paul, DTM driver, has received good news following his serious accident during the race at Norisring. The racer, who suffered a tibia, fibula, and lumbar fracture, has been discharged from the hospital in Nuremberg, as confirmed by his team.
Gottfried Grasser, team director, communicated that ‘Max has been discharged and is now heading home to recover.’ His partner, Patricija Stalidzane, posted an image on Instagram where the driver can be seen standing, with a bandaged leg but no cast, holding the crutches above his head.
Recovery Phases
A few days earlier, Paul was seen in the hospital bed with an optimistic attitude next to his father. This indicated that the driver was on the right path towards recovery after the operation.
In a recent statement, he shared that he will take a break while he takes care of himself and assured that he will return soon. However, a return to DTM competition seems unlikely due to the severity of his injuries.
The Vehicle’s Situation
Regarding his car, Paul’s Lamborghini has suffered significant damage, primarily to the front. It is still unclear whether the vehicle will be repaired in time for the next race in Oschersleben.
Grasser has stated that they are working on the availability of the necessary parts to carry out the repair, and that, in addition, they will need a replacement for Paul during his recovery time.
The Return of Kelvin van der Linde
As for Kelvin van der Linde’s health, who was also involved in the accident and was injured, he is already preparing for his return. The South African driver is part of the Red Bull team and has access to a specialized performance center in Austria.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
