Anthony Davidson will miss this weekend's FIA World Endurance Championship round in Mexico City due to a rib injury sustained while testing.
Davidson suffered a high-speed crash while testing for Toyota at Magny-Cours last month, bruising a rib that was expected to have healed sufficiently for him to race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
However, after taking part in the first test session on Thursday morning, Davidson and Toyota made a joint decision to withdraw from the remainder of the weekend.
"The decision was taken to ensure he is fully recovered in time for the 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas on 17 September. High temperatures in Austin make it essential for each car to have its full complement of three drivers," a statement from Toyota reads.
"Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima will share the #5 TS050 Hybrid for the remainder of the Mexico event."
"It is disappointing to come all the way here and then not be able to race but it’s the right decision," Davidson said.
"I wasn’t comfortable in the car this morning and there is no point to take any risks, especially with Austin coming up. It’s not a problem to race here with two drivers but it would be impossible in Austin due to the high temperatures.
"So I’ll be a frustrated spectator for the rest of the week but I know Seb and Kazuki will do a good job."
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