Santino Ferrucci, the AJ Foyt Racing driver, suffered a crash during the warm-up session last weekend at the <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/motorsports/indycar/”>IndyCar race in Toronto, which forced him to miss the main event. The 27-year-old American driver injured his right hand in the incident, but he has provided an encouraging Santino Ferrucci IndyCar injury update, confirming his readiness to compete at the upcoming race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California.
The accident occurred at the final moments of the warm-up when Ferrucci lost control of his #14 Chevrolet entering Turn 7, experiencing a sudden snap of oversteer before colliding with the exit barrier and severely damaging the left side of his car. After leaving the car on his own and being checked at the medical center, the driver reported a hand injury caused by the shock transmitted through the steering column during the crash.
Positive Progress in Recovery Before Monterey GP
Despite the setback, Ferrucci shared an update about his recovery ahead of the next round of the IndyCar series, expressing optimism about the healing of his hand. He stated,
“The swelling of my hand has actually almost gone down by 100 percent. I have probably 90-percent grip strength, which is good. I’m hoping by the time we get to the race, or at least get to California, we’re good and all the way back. Yeah, my knuckle still has a nice blood-colored look on it but could be worse.” —Santino Ferrucci, AJ Foyt Racing Driver
In Toronto, after the initial impact, Ferrucci’s car continued skidding and struck the rear end of a barrier in the Turn 8 run-off area before coming to a stop. Medical protocol required a thorough check after the high-G-force crash, but thankfully, the injury was not more severe.
The Crash’s Impact on Ferrucci’s Season and AJ Foyt Racing’s Response
Ferrucci had qualified 23rd at Indy Toronto but had demonstrated impressive pace during the warm-up, ranking third, with his teammate David Malukas close behind in fifth. The crash prevented Ferrucci from competing in the race itself, dealt a blow to his championship standings, and disrupted AJ Foyt Racing’s momentum.
Larry Foyt, President of AJ Foyt Racing, commented on the frustration the team felt, saying,
“This is a pretty big blow, but we think these last four races are still really strong for us and for (Ferrucci), and we’re not going to give up on trying to get back into the top 10. It’s racing, and things happen. It’s part of it. I don’t know why Toronto doesn’t like the No. 14 car. That’s two years in a row that we’ve had a big one here. It’s unfortunate, and I know (Ferrucci) and the team feels bad, but we’ll be back next week.” —Larry Foyt, AJ Foyt Racing Team President
Currently, Ferrucci is positioned 12th in the 2025 IndyCar championship, having lost ground to drivers such as Rinus VeeKay, who surpassed him following a podium finish at Toronto.
Looking Ahead to Laguna Seca and the Final Races of the Season
With Ferrucci’s hand healing rapidly and his determination undiminished, the AJ Foyt Racing driver appears ready to return to competitive form at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. His recovery timeline aligns well with the schedule, giving hope that he will be fully fit to tackle the challenging Monterey circuit.
The next four races remain critical for both Ferrucci and his team, as they aim to recover lost points and push back into the top 10 in the championship standings. How he performs at Laguna Seca will be a key indicator of his ability to bounce back from the recent setback and reclaim momentum in a tightly contested season.
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