Roberts stays in Los Angeles
Joe Roberts will not return for the final two races of the season. After returning home to Los Angeles, he underwent additional tests. An MRI showed a small fracture in his left wrist, suffered during the Malaysian GP weekend. In order to fully recover and be ready for testing after Valencia, Joe and American Racing Team have decided that he will stay in LA for rehabilitation.
As a result, he is missing from the closing rounds in Portugal and Valencia of the Moto2 World Championship.
Who will take his place?
The team acquires Xabi Zurutuza from the American Racing JuniorGP programme. The Spanish rider, from Andifer American Racing, will thus make his Moto2 debut with the team. American Racing stresses that they wish Joe a smooth recovery and would like to see him back on the bike soon.
- Reason: minor fracture of left wrist after Malaysian GP
- Missed races: Portugal and Valencia
- Substitute: Xabi Zurutuza (American Racing JuniorGP / Andifer American Racing)
- Goal: ready for first test after Valencia
“Unfortunately, the MRI showed that Joe has a fracture in his left wrist, so he cannot ride for a few weeks,” Eitan Butbul said.
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