Lorenzo to miss Sepang test
Added on Friday, February 12th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Lorenzo to miss Sepang test
Jorge Lorenzo will not test at Sepang later this month after the Fiat Yamaha rider underwent surgery on his right hand, Fiat Yamaha has confirmed.
The Spaniard went under the knife following an accident whilst training near his home in Barcelona yesterday, Thursday 11th February.
The 22-year-old was riding his motocross bike at the practice course near Montmeló during a routine training session as part of his pre-season preparation. He fell in a slow corner, doing approximately 30km/h, and hurt his right hand as he landed.
He was taken immediately to the Capio Hospital General de Catalunya and found to have a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal and a displaced thumb. Dr. Augusto J. Casanovas made an open reduction and osteosynthesis with a small titanium plate. He will require hand protection for four to six weeks.
Lorenzo left hospital this morning and returned to his home in Barcelona to recuperate. He will sit out the forthcoming test in Sepang but he is expected to make a full recovery in time for the final pre-season test at Qatar in March.
