Moto3 rider Stefano Nepa suffered a displaced fracture of his tibia and fibula after a crash in the middle of the pack at the start of a turbulent Malaysian Grand Prix. Initially operated on in Kuala Lumpur to stabilize the injury, and always supported by his team manager who remained by his side in these painful and difficult moments, he was able to return to his native Italy to go under the knife a second time. Before the Valencia Grand Prix which will take place this weekend, here is his news, but also from the man who narrowly avoided it on the Sepang track and thus saved from more serious injuries, Ryusei Yamanaka…
And to understand that we came close to tragedy, you have to listen to the Japanese: “ I don't know how I avoided the impact with Nepa, because suddenly I found it in front of me » remembers the KTM MT Helmets – MSI rider. “ I was in my path and didn't want to hit him or fall. I first moved the bike to the left and then to the right. I think I hit him with the boot, but I didn't crush him. I danced on the bike with a very fast left turn and right turn ". And he ends with great sincerity: “ If this happened again, I don't think I would be able to do it again. ».
"If this happened again, I don't think I would be able to avoid Stefano Nepa again"
Since, Stefano Nepa was operated on at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in Bologna. He is now entering the rehabilitation phase, but it is clear that the MTA team will not have its Italian driver to Valencia. In his place comes david savior, fresh off JuniorGP vice-champion with also the first success of the championship. A new opportunity in the Moto3 World Championship for the Spaniard, who already has some world Grand Prix experience behind him.
The communication comes from the teamAlessandro Tonucci. " The MTA team has a thought for Stefano Nepa, who unfortunately will not be able to compete this weekend ”, we read. “ Stefano underwent surgery at the Rizzoli in Bologna with great success, exceeding initial expectations. The number 82 will be replaced by David Salvador, JuniorGP world vice-champion and winner of Race 1 in Valencia. » One last round on the track Salvador just faced. This will perhaps be a small advantage to try to do well in the World Championship as well. Moto3.
