Loris Capirossi has to say NO to Motegi

The Italian rider currently competing for the Pramac Racing team, Loris Capirossi, will not be able to race at the Japanese GP in Motegi, due to the crash he suffered alongside Toni Elías at the Aragón GP.

Let’s recall that Loris collided with Toni Elías during a race incident, which sent both of them to the ground, although they had different luck, as the Manresa rider walked away unhurt from the fall.

Loris, on the other hand, suffered several bruises to his shoulder and elbow, which will not allow him to race at the Japanese circuit. Loris tried until the last moment to avoid this, but in the end, together with the doctors, he decided not to compete.

He understands that it is better not to push too hard at Motegi and to arrive at full strength for the final three races of the championship, which will be his last three races in MotoGP.

This is what the team says:

Loris Capirossi (#65)

I wanted to race in Japan, it’s one of my favorite tracks and I have achieved good results and satisfaction there, but the doctors have been more than clear.

After a first consultation in Monaco, where I was advised to undergo surgery immediately, which would have kept me out for three months, I went to Imola to see Dr. Costa. He is used to seeing other riders in these conditions, and I thought he would have other ideas. Unfortunately, he was also very firm about this, and I was strongly warned not to compete at the Japanese track.

My shoulder hurts, and it will take at least two weeks to heal, plus extra time for rehabilitation. I’m very sorry, but I think it is the best choice to finish my season, and my career, in the best possible way in the last three races, Australia, Malaysia and Valencia.

Doctor Claudio Costa (Mobile Clinic Doctor)

I saw Loris fall, it was spectacular and at the same time very dangerous. He has suffered a dislocation of his right collarbone again, the same one that dislocated at the Dutch GP.

If he has another similar accident, with the ligaments just healed, he would never have them fully healthy again; it can be dangerous and does not deserve the risk. A strong impact would be enough to damage his shoulder further, which would force Loris to need surgery and consequently end his career.

My suggestion is that, although it is difficult, he must take a break and miss the Japan race in order to keep the shoulder protected, immobilized for two weeks. Afterwards, one week of water therapy and then return to the track for the final three races.