Suzuki MotoGP: bike accident stops Alex Rins

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Bike accident stops Alex Rins

Suzuki rider Alex Rins has to cancel the Catalunya Grand Prix after a bicycle accident. He injured his right arm.


Uli Baumann

06/04/2021

As reported by the Japanese racing team, Rins fell during a training lap on his racing bike and suffered an injury including a bruise on his right arm, which caused the Spaniard severe pain.

The examination in the hospital revealed a fracture of the spoke that is to be operated on and fixed on Friday. the bone is to be fixed with two screws. The doctors do not want to give a prognosis about the duration of the recovery.

“It’s a shame what happened today. I really wanted to race here in Montmeló and put in a solid performance so that I could get back on track after some tough races. Tomorrow I will have an operation and then we will talk about when to recover. We will definitely work hard to get the feeling back asap and try to get back quickly. I don’t know yet if I’m ready for the German GP, ​​but I’ll work hard to be fit by then”, explains Alex Rins.

Suzuki does not nominate a replacement driver

“This injury comes at a very bad time because we felt ready to fight in good shape again here in Catalonia. We hope Joan Mir can get a great result this weekend, but of course we will miss Alex – we all wish him a good operation, a speedy recovery and a speedy return”, said Shinichi Sahara – project manager and team leader.

Suzuki does without a replacement driver for Alex Rins at the GP Catalunya. However, Sylvain Guintoli will drive as planned for the test on Monday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Conclusion

A racing bike accident slows down Suzuki works rider Alex Rins. He won’t be a Spaniard at the Catalunya GP. But Suzuki does not name a replacement driver either. Rins is hoping for a comeback at the German GP.

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