The upcoming Berlin E-Prix double-header will see a change in NEOM McLaren Formula E team lineup. Taylor Barnard will step in for the injured Sam Bird<\/a>. The British driver’s absence for the next few races is due to a recent surgery on his injured hand. Bird sustained this injury during a crash in the first practice session of the Monaco E-Prix last weekend.<\/p>\n The 37-year-old’s misfortune occurred when he hit the barrier into Sainte Devote. Sadly resulting in a broken bone in his left hand. This injury is reminiscent of Bird’s previous setback in 2022.<\/p>\n After being evaluated in Monaco, it was confirmed that Bird had once again fractured a bone in his left hand. Subsequently, he returned to the UK for a successful surgery earlier this week.\u00a0 NEOM McLaren expressed optimism about his recovery and eventual return to racing. Despite missing at least the Berlin E-Prix.<\/p>\n Ian James, the team principal of NEOM McLaren, expressed satisfaction with Bird’s progress, stating, “We\u2019re very pleased to report positive progress on Sam\u2019s recovery, with a successful operation on his hand supporting his journey back into the car.”<\/p>\n NEOM McLaren Formula E Team confirms successful operation for Sam Bird, with Taylor Barnard standing in for the Berlin E-Prix.<\/p>\n Read more. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\u201cPositive progress on Sam\u2019s recovery\u201d<\/h4>\n
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