Tiago Monteiro has been transferred from hospital in Spain to Portugal

World Touring Car Championship points leader Tiago Monterio has been transferred from a hospital in Spain to one in his home country Portugal following his crash during testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya one week ago.

The Honda Racing Team issued the following statement:

After receiving medical clearance, Tiago was today (Friday, September 15) transferred to a hospital in his home country. He will continue his recovery there for at least another few days before returning home.

On behalf of Tiago, his family, and Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team, we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all the ‘get well soon’ messages, which are greatly appreciated.

Monteiro heads the WTCC drivers’ standings on 200 points with four race weekends remaining of the 2017 season.