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Laurens Vanthoor Out Of Spa 24 Hours After Paddock Accident

Facial injuries after being knocked from scooter by quad bike

Porsche factory driver Laurens Vanthoor will play no further part in the 2021 Spa 24 Hours after being injured in a paddock accident, his scooter hit by a quad bike, leaving the Belgian star with facial injuries.

An overnight Tweet from Laurens confirmed:

“On my way back to the paddock I got hit by a quad while riding my step. I landed heavily on my head and have multiple wounds in my face.

“I’m doing fine but currently at the hospital for further checks and stitches.”

Porsche Motorsport confirmed that the #47 KCMG Porsche 911 GT3 R will continue with Maxime Martin and Nick Tandy set to continue.