MotoGP, Australia Day 3: News on injured Pedro Acosta who will be reassessed in Buriram

Pedro Acosta has been declared unfit to race this Sunday in the Australian Grand Prix following a fall that occurred during Saturday's Sprint race. The young Murcian driver, after a strange "highside" that occurred a few laps from the end, suffered a violent impact that seriously affected his body. After the doctors' examination, it was confirmed that Acosta suffered minor injuries that prevented him from participating in Sunday's main race.

The news of his withdrawal was announced during the MotoGP warm-up, a disappointment for the rider's fans. KTM Tech3 who were hoping to see him fight for good results on the Phillip Island track. Tech3 Racing issued a statement to explain their pilot's situation, stating: " After being declared unfit for the Australian GP this morning, Pedro has been taken to hospital in Melbourne for further examinations on his left shoulder. It was confirmed that there was no fracture, which is a positive point. »

« The impact of Pedro Acosta's shoulder against the ground caused pain related to the stretching of the ligaments »

Although Peter Acosta did not suffer a fracture, the impact of the accident left after-effects on his ligaments. The impact of his shoulder against the ground was very intense, causing pain related to stretched ligaments. A few days of rest before the Thailand GP will do him the world of good. ", the team added.

The young Spanish prodigy will have to recover quickly because the Asian tour, with its tight schedule and multiple transoceanic races, offers little respite. Pedro Acosta will be reassessed in Buriram, just before the Thai GP, to determine if he is fit to return to competition next weekend.

This tour remains crucial for the drivers, and for Acosta, the priority will be to return to full fitness in order to defend his chances of a top 5 finish in the championship.

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