Rossi to decide comeback date on Wednesday
Added on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 by Carole Nash Editor
Rossi to decide comeback date on Wednesday
Valentino Rossi will decide on Wednesday whether or not to return to action this weekend, just five weeks after breaking his fibia.
The world champion, who was expected to be out of action for at least six months following a high speed crash in practice at Mugello but could be on the verge of a sensational return to action this weekend at Sachsenring after a successful World Superbike test in Brno yesterday.
Team bosses were reportedly pleased with Rossi’s progress during the session although there remain some concerns over the fitness of the nine-time champion.
“Yamaha awaits Valentino’s final personal decision as to when he feels ready to ride again,” said a team statement.
“Yamaha’s priority is a full recovery to fitness for Valentino rather than a quick comeback.”
Rossi, who was still walking with crutches between stints on the specially prepared R1, was still keeping his cards close to his chest.
“Today was good, I felt better than in Misano but I still feel quite tired after a few laps and a race will be a much bigger question,” he said.
“We haven’t made the final decision yet, I need to have some more x-rays on Wednesday and then my doctors and I will consider whether I can ride at Sachsenring.
“Once I’d understood my physical condition today, I had great fun riding the R1 and even did some work on the settings. I want to say a big thank you to the WSB team for staying on here another day and making this test possible for me.”
