Motocross really seems to be the one sport that MotoGP riders should never, ever do. Because, obviously, THEY GET HURT, the whole damn time. And now it’s been Alvaro’s turn apparently.

He broke his collarbone during a training accident, riding motocross, but already had surgery this morning. The doctor says he’s okay to race in Le Mans next weekend, but we’ll have to see how fit Alvaro can be with only one week of recovery.

We’ll keep you updated on any news regarding his injury, but for now we’d just like to say: Get well soon, Bati!

Source: motogp.com

Update: Rizla Suzuki will publish an official press release later today, once they know the exact nature of the injury. For now it’s said to be 99% certain that Alvaro WILL race in Le Mans, despite very early reports that he’s about to be out for a extend period of time. But if there’s a chance for Alvaro to race, the team and Alvaro himself would be very eager to do so. Therefore we have to wait on the final verdict of the doctor.

Update 2: Rizla Suzuki have issued an official statement by now, declaring that there’s currently no plan to replace Alvaro for the French GP and that he seems ready to race regardless of the injury.

Rizla Suzuki’s Álvaro Bautista has sustained a broken shoulder whilst training in readiness for next week’s French Grand Prix.

Bautista had a fall whilst riding his motocross machine on Thursday and underwent a successful one-hour operation today to repair what his surgeon describes as a simple break to the clavicle bone in his shoulder. His medical team is confident that Bautista can ride at Le Mans next week, although it may be with some pain and restricted movement. Bautista is also sure that he will be ready for the French Grand Prix and is 100% focused on competing at Le Mans.

Therefore, Rizla Suzuki has no plans at present to replace Bautista for the French Grand Prix on Sunday 23rd May and will update news on his condition as it becomes available.

Source: Rizla Suzuki MotoGP