Sebastien Bourdais cleared following 2017 Indy 500 Crash

Sebastien Bourdais healed from 2017 Indianapolis 500 crash

Sebastien Bourdais has been cleared by doctor’s following his Indy 500 crash. The incident took place in May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS – Verizon IndyCar Series driver Sebastien Bourdais has been cleared to resume driving by Dr. Geoffrey Billows, INDYCAR medical director, following his recovery from injuries sustained in a crash during Indianapolis 500 qualifications.

Related: Sebastian Bourdais Crash Video

Billows said the 38-year-old Frenchman was evaluated by INDYCAR orthopedic consultant Dr. Kevin Scheid on Tuesday and was given clearance to fully return to racing activities.

Related: Driver issues statement after crash

Bourdais was involved in a frightening crash during an Indianapolis 500 qualifying attempt on May 20. The crash left the four-time Indy car champion with fractures in his hip and pelvis. He returned to a car for a medical evaluation test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 31.

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