British Touring Car star Sam Tordoff has been left "devastated" by the passing of his baby son.
The AmD Essex driver has pulled out of this weekend's BTCC race at Knockhill, Fife, following the heartbreaking news.
Tordoff's wife, Georgina, gave birth to a young boy, Arlo George, last week.
But his kidneys were not properly formed and he was unable to be saved by doctors in hospital.
A statement posted on Tordoff's official Facebook page read: “My wife Georgina and I are heartbroken to say that our beautiful baby boy, Arlo George, passed away peacefully on Saturday.
“After arriving safely on Monday, 2nd September, it transpired that his kidneys were not formed properly. Sadly no cure or treatment could save him.
“We are devastated, but truly grateful for the precious days that we got to spend with our perfect baby boy.
“We ask that our privacy be respected at this painful time.”
Tordoff, 30, finished in second place in the 2016 running of the British Touring Car Championship and is one of the most recognised drivers on the circuit, having made his debut in 2010.
He is the grandson of rally driver and car dealer Jack Tordoff.
Tordoff is the group operations manager for the family business JCT600, which is headquartered in his hometown of Bradford.
He has previously driven in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB.
