De Silvestro released from hospital

IZOD IndyCar Series driver Simona de Silvestro, who was involved in a crash 25 minutes into the practice session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after being treated for second-degree burns on the back of her right hand and superficial burns on her left hand.

She will meet with the INDYCAR medical staff May 20 to evaluate her driving status.

De Silvestro, the 2010 Chase Rookie of the Year for the Indy 500, walked without assistance from the Holmatro Safety Team to Command One for the trip to the infield care center. IndyCar.com