The World Supersport began its season with difficulty at Phillip Island with a race punctuated by numerous incidents, of which rain was one of the aggravating factors. First there was a first start with the protagonists who had to face the rain from the first lap, some on slick tires. They did not have time to return to the box to change mounts since a red flag was brought out following an accident between Kawasaki rider Adrian Huertas and Yari Montella on Ducati…
A collision initially considered as a racing event since the two drivers were reported to be conscious after their mishap. However, no official image of their clash has not been broadcast. And for good reason… To understand the situation, you have to listen to the Italian: “ the two drivers in front of me managed to dodge Huertas, but I found myself a little in the middle and unfortunately I hit him ».
He adds : " it's safe to say that he and I are doing well », then he talks about his injury: “ It is a fracture of the clavicle which does not require an operation. Now I'm going to stop for three weeks and then I'll come back. If not for the Barcelona test, I will definitely be there for the Assen round ».
Hit in a vertebra, Adrian Huertas thanks Yari Montella for helping him at Phillip Island
Adrian Huertas therefore fell in the middle of the pack and it's a miracle that he didn't get hit more violently. Furthermore, during the first minutes, there did not seem to be any fractures for the Kawasaki rider. But following the scan carried out a few hours later at the hospital, Orchards was diagnosed with a fracture of the L5 vertebra...
The Iberian driver communicated the result on his social profiles, thanking Montella for immediately assisting him. We can't wish them both a speedy recovery while we wait to see them back on the track.
