Absence in MotoGP is often synonymous with amnesia so much so that it is advisable for a rider not to stray too far from his handlebars or risk falling into oblivion. This is the case of Danilo Petrucci, seriously injured during the offseason to his right hand. He was unable to honor his place during the first three Grands Prix which, given their appearance, could have been so many opportunities for the talented Petrux.
Because the Ducati Pramac rider has demonstrated it during his career: he knows how to take advantage of complicated racing conditions to assert himself and achieve great results. You only have to remember his British Grand Prix last year to be convinced. Starting eighteenth, he crossed the finish line in second place.
During the off-season, his tests placed him eleventh at Valencia, seventh at Sepang and thirteenth at Phillip Island, in the right pack. When we know that the course of this start of the campaign puts a Pol Espargaro in fourth position in the provisional general classification without the slightest top 5 acquired, we can harbor regrets on the side of a Petrucci who is impatient to put an end to the freelance of Michele Pirro.
Certainly, but we will have to wait a little longer. His stubbornness in wanting to take on his mission in Qatar aggravated his injury, which is not insignificant. So, if the Italian makes the trip to Jerez, it will be to support his team and see the doctors at the mobile clinic. No question of wearing leather that will wait for Le Mans to do its job. “ This is what was planned » assures the Pramac team manager Francesco Guidotti on GPone. " You have to be careful because it's not just a race, but quite simply your hand. It's better to wait ».
« Danilo continues his convalescence and training without straining his hand. He has regained good mobility. But it remains swollen. In Jerez, he will be examined by doctors from the mobile clinic. In the meantime, we are grateful for what Michele Pirro is doing and I think he will do even better at Jerez, a track he knows very well ". In 2015, Danilo Petrucci had scored 113 points and finished the championship in the top 10.
