Fortec Motorsports' Luca Magnussen is set to return to the GB4 hotseat at Silverstone next weekend, after surgery to remove his appendix forced him out of the most recent event at Snetterton.
The medical issue came at an unfortunate time for the young Dane, having claimed his first car racing podium finish during his last outing at Oulton Park.
There, in tricky conditions, he surged from 11th on the grid at the start of the first race to second place, and finished only two seconds away from the race winner.
But just a few weeks later, an inflammed appendix required immediate surgery. "It was really a shame to miss a round, but there wasn't much I could do" said Magnussen.
"It was a standard operation. Now that it's removed, I won't have to think about it in the future when I move up to the bigger series" he continued, with F1 stars Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz having undergone similar surgeries in recent years.
Having earned his best result before his enforced absence, Magnussen is hoping to make further progress on his return to Silverstone on 2/3 August.
"I’m itching to get back on track. I’ve spent the time improving my physical condition and, of course, putting in lots of hours in the simulator, which is my most important training tool.
"I’m up against some tough competitors with more experience on the British circuits than I have, so the more training, the better.
"A big thanks to SASHI Beef Lover, my network of sponsors, and my family, who have supported me and stood behind me all the way. We’re in the middle of an important season, and it wasn’t fun to sit out, but now we’re looking ahead, and I’m ready to keep fighting."
