The 37-year-old Briton has been out of racing action since the start of May after sustaining the injury in a practice crash ahead of the Monaco E-Prix. Bird went into the run-off area at Sainte Devote, leaving his hands on the wheel as the car struck the barrier, which broke a bone in his left hand.
“Sam has shown an impressive dedication to his recovery and, after a successful operation, he has been able to complete his normal simulator sessions. Photo by: Simon Galloway / Motorsport Images “As a result, both Sam and the team are confident he is fighting fit for the race in Shanghai. 'We are looking forward to seeing Sam back on track.” Bird, who had earlier this season claimed McLaren’s first Formula E win in Sao Paulo, had been replaced for the last three races by Taylor Barnard.
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