This update was released on Friday by Aston Martin Racing on the medical condition of Pirelli World Challenge Driver Jorge de la Torre:
Aston Martin Racing would like to report the updated status of injured driver Jorge de la Torre following an incident last Saturday at Lime Rock Park, in Lakeville, Conn., involving the V12 Vantage GT3 of De La Torre and Bentley driver Andrew Palmer.
Jorge sustained several fractures which were repaired in surgery on Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. He currently remains in hospital where he has demonstrated strength and good spirits this week. Jorge plans to begin rehabilitation as soon as he is released.
The medical team at Hartford Hospital are monitoring Jorge’s progress and will determine when his release will be granted.
Jorge and Aston Martin Racing want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers throughout this trying situation. Our thoughts remain with Jorge, Andrew and the Bentley team.
Further information will be available in due course.
