Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who fell heavily during free practice at the British MotoGP Grand Prix on Saturday, suffered a fractured right heel but is not expected to undergo surgery, Aprilia announced today.
The Catalan suffered a spectacular fall at 186 kilometers per hour during the last free practice at Silverstone, where the 12th round of the World Sprint Championship was held, but, nevertheless, he entered the British circuit, both on Saturday’s qualifying and on Sunday race in which he finished ninth.
According to the tests, the pilot suffered a broken right heel, but the injury does not require surgery, but 33-year-old Alex Espargaro will be required to rest for seven days, during which he will have to use crutches to keep his legs relaxed.
On Sunday, after a race won by Italy’s Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), Quartararo (Yamaha) maintained his lead in the championship with 180 points, 22 points more than Alex Espargaro, with Portugal’s Miguel Oliveira (KTM) in 10th place. with 81, 1. less than Viñales (Aprilia), which is in ninth place.
The next stage, the 13th stage of the World Speed Championship, is the Austrian Grand Prix, on August 21.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
