Factory BMW driver Bruno Spengler has suffered a spinal fracture after crashing out of an ETCR race at Vallelunga.
Spengler, the 2012 DTM champion, was sent to hospital for checks after crashing in Vallelunga's fast Turn 2-3 sequence.
It came after a spate of tyre failures at the Roman venue last weekend that caused the Lynk & Co WTCR team to withdraw from both races at the end of the formation lap. "My focus will now be directed towards a speedy recovery to be back in the car ASAP and for the rest of the season.Bruno Spengler, Romeo Ferraris, Giulia ETCRAfter sharing his thanks to the medial team and series organisers for their assistance, Spengler praised his team's"solidarity and consideration towards their pilot’s safety", stating that the support Michela Cerruti's outfit"provided me with is one I’ve very rarely came across in my career".
"You are so strong and dedicated, that I’m sure we will have the honour to have you back in the paddock very soon and ready to fight again."
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