André Solvang has been discharged from hospital in Parma, four days after the crash that left him in a medically induced coma during Sunday’s Grand Prix of Italy at San Nazzaro.
The Sharjah Team driver’s family announced the news on the Solvang Racing Facebook page.
Yesterday, after some final check ups, André was discharged from the hospital! It’s still very surreal to have him with us in the camper, but we are beyond happy. A couple of days ago we weren’t even sure that would ever be a possibility again.
Solvang was airlifted to Ospedale Maggiore di Parma following the accident and remained in intensive care before being extubated and becoming responsive the following morning. His father Morten has credited the boat’s safety capsule with saving his life.
The family, who have been staying in a campervan near the hospital throughout André’s recovery, returned to San Nazzaro to collect their equipment.
We drove to San Nazzaro yesterday, to see everything and pack our remains. The boat and engine is totally destroyed, and will stay there for further police investigation. None of this really matters, we are just happy that André is still with us. Thank you to the Cremona family for coming to see us and their endless love.
The boat’s impoundment is consistent with the ongoing Carabinieri inquiry into the cause of the multi-boat collision, which also involved Roope Virtanen, Buby Bertels, Romain Nedelec and Mette Bjerknæs.
The family plan to drive home to Norway shortly, where André will continue medical check-ups.
Our camper will probably stop at every McDonalds along the way home for chicken nuggets. Again, big thank you to everyone, we really feel the love.
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