Several foot fractures and a painful shoulder: the Montluçon driver Jules Cluzel was injured on Saturday July 16 during the British Grand Prix, during a fall. He is out this Sunday.
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The British Grand Prix comes to an abrupt end for Allier driver Jules Cluzel. The Montluçonnais fell violently when the race resumed on Saturday July 16. Several fractures and a painful shoulder prevent Jules Cluzel from continuing to compete, his team announced GMT 94 : “After a delayed start, Jules Cluzel was in 4th position in the leading group, before a red flag went out after one lap of the race. During the restart, Jules Cluzel was fighting in the podium group. However, from the start of the race, a violent high-side propelled Jules Cluzel into the air. Assessment: two fractured metatarsals in the right foot, fractured left heel, and a sore left shoulder which must still be examined by the medical team. »
A disappointment for the driver who was aiming for a podium, regrets his team, andt “a sharp brake on this weekend full of hope. A recovery time of about a month is to be expected, but this must still be confirmed following the next examinations to come. » Following a race reduced to 12 laps, Andy Verdoia obtained his best result of the season with an 8th place. Toprak Razgatlioğlu won the race ahead of Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes.
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