IndyCar’s Hinchcliffe released from hospital after serious injury, not yet cleared to drive

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Deb Sparks signs a "Get Well Soon Hinch" banner in the garage area before the practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 22, 2015. James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, was injured in a crash on Monday and is being replaced by Ryan Briscoe, of Australia. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

INDIANAPOLIS – IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe was released from the hospital Wednesday, nine days after his wreck during Indianapolis 500 practice left him with a life-threatening leg injury.

Series officials say the 28-year-old Canadian is expected to make a full recovery. He has not yet been cleared to resume racing.

Hinchcliffe had surgery May 18 after a frightening crash in the third turn on Indy’s 2.5-mile oval. The broken wishbone section of the suspension pierced the car’s protective tub and wounded Hinchcliffe’s left leg, causing massive blood loss. After the safety team removed Hinchcliffe from the car, he was taken to a hospital for surgery.

Conor Daly will replace Hinchcliffe this weekend in Detroit for Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Ryan Briscoe replaced Hinchcliffe in Sunday’s 500 and finished 12th.

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