Bautista to ride through the pain in Le Mans
Added on Monday, May 17th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Bautista to ride through the pain in Le Mans
Alvaro Bautista is preparing to ride through the pain barrier this weekend in Le Mans after breaking a collarbone in a motocross accident.
The Rizla Suzuki rider went under the knife last week after breaking a clavicle bone but was given the all-clear by doctors to race in this weekend’s French Grand Prix.
The Spaniard will ride with pain-killing injections throughout the weekend and Suzuki have made no plans to replace the former 125cc champion should he be unable to race.
“It seems like it has been a long time between the Jerez race and now and I want to get going again,” said Bautista. “Unfortunately for me I had a small accident last week and broke a bone in my shoulder.
“It has been repaired and although it is quite painful I am totally focused on the weekend ahead.”
He added: “I was 10th at Jerez and although I was top rookie I still want to do better. I didn’t get a very good start in Spain and I have to work on that, I did some practice in the test so I hope I will be able to improve in time for the race.
“Anyway, these are details – the most important thing is just to ride the bike, I will do my best.”
