British racing star Sam Tordoff and wife heartbroken by death of baby son Arlo George just a w

MOTORSPORT star Sam Tordoff has been left heartbroken following the death of his son at just one-week old.

The British Touring Car driver and wife Georgina celebrated the birth of Arlo George last week.

But the family were left devastated when doctors discovered the infant had been born with under-developed kidneys.

And the Bradford-based racer has announced Baby Arlo past away after specialists discovered there was nothing they could do to save him.

A statement on Tordoff's Facebook page said: “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.

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"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, is one of the most popular drivers in the Touring Car championship and is the grandson of rally driver Jack Tordoff.

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