Mexican driver Pato O’Ward shared an replace along with his followers after being taken in poor health following his stint with McLaren in the course of the first apply session of the Mexico Grand Prix race weekend.
After getting into Lando Norris’s McLaren MCL39 throughout FP1, the IndyCar driver was handled for meals poisoning within the medical centre. Motorsport.com understands that the 26-year-old was given IV fluids for dehydration and medicine for abdomen ache whereas medical doctors monitored his coronary heart charge.
McLaren later confirmed: “Pato was taken to the medical middle for evaluation after FP1, having reported feeling unwell. After evaluation and a interval of statement, he was then discharged again to the crew.”
O’Ward took to social media to share a few updates along with his followers. “I wanted a cork immediately,” he joked, earlier than benefiting from the state of affairs to endorse his sponsor, Electrolit. “Right here we gooo. Your messages and help immediately are appreciated,” he wrote alongside a photograph with the rehydration drink.
Whereas the Mexican driver missed numerous media duties for the rest of Friday, he returned to the monitor for qualifying day to help the McLaren crew.
“Being again on monitor in Mexico is so particular to me,” O’Ward defined in McLaren’s Friday debrief. “All week, the followers have been passionate and loud, making me really feel proper at house once more. I wish to thank the crew for placing me within the seat.
“We ran via the programme we had deliberate for the day efficiently, and I totally loved the chance to help Lando and Oscar on their championship runs with time within the automotive immediately. I’m excited to see the crew end up the weekend sturdy.”
Workforce principal Andrea Stella added: “Thanks to Pato who did a very good job rather than Lando in FP1. He supplied a precious contribution to our knowledge assortment, which is appreciated by the crew.”
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