Valentino Rossi had a turbulent 2017 MotoGP season. And not just on the sporty side with a Yamaha M1 which faded away as the calendar wore on. Physically, the pilot who is heading towards forty first had a chest trauma while doing cross-country then he completely fractured his leg while riding enduro. Crippling? This is a poor understanding of the Doctor who amazed the doctors by returning very quickly to the bike after having missed only one race. Even the seasoned people at the Grands Prix mobile clinic were speechless. Their highest representative Michele Zasa returns to this episode. By specifying that it is not unique…
Grand Prix motorcycle drivers are forces of nature driven by extraordinary moral strength and mentality. An accident that would dissuade ordinary mortals from giving up on motorcycles is for them a simple incident, while the injury that would immobilize the average biker for months resolves itself in just short weeks before returning to battle.
In 2017, Valentino Rossi impressed by coming back from a double leg fracture in less time than it takes to say it. A miracle ? The pragmatic doctor Michael Zasa of the mobile clinic is not the type to believe in divine healing. On Tutomotoriweb, he explains what is, at first glance, inexplicable: “ It was certainly incredible, but it was also due to excellent surgery and a well-executed recovery. But, fundamentally, it is also the fruit of Valentino's unwavering will and the result of his passion like his desire to have fun on a motorcycle ».
« Now, this whirlwind recovery from this type of injury is not new to us. This has happened before in history, but it was less known. Which is normal. Considering what Valentino has done for this sport and brings to it, it makes sense that we focus on everything that affects it ».
And what is the doctor's opinion of a top athlete who must maintain his form while time inexorably passes? “ I wish him and all fans of this sport that he continues like this for a long time to come. A Valentino in great shape is the assurance of great performances, whether or not they result in victories elsewhere. He knows how to manage himself physically very well, he trains with self-sacrifice and his whole life is focused on motorcycling. I think that as long as he experiences pleasure, he will have the strength and motivation to continue ».
