Somkiat Chantra undergoes successful surgery on both arms after injuring himself while training
Rider Somkiat Chantra has successfully undergone surgery on both arms after injuring himself during training at the Sepang Circuit.
Rider Somkiat Chantra arrives in the World Superbike Championship determined to go all out, but his start has been somewhat complicated, as he injured himself training a few days ago and had to undergo surgery in order to keep working and be ready for the start of the 2026 season.
Chantra’s debut with the Honda HRC team in the MOTUL FIM World Superbike Championship has suffered a setback after suffering a crash during a private test at the Sepang International Circuit, in Malaysia. The 27-year-old rider returned to Thailand, where a subsequent medical examination determined that both arms required surgery, so on January 17 he underwent successful surgery at Bangkok Hospital.
The Honda HRC team issued the following statement on the condition of its rider:
Following further medical evaluations upon his return to Thailand, Somkiat Chantra successfully underwent surgery on both arms on Saturday, January 17, at Bangkok Hospital. His right arm has been immobilized with a cast, while his left did not require one. We will soon provide further updates on Chantra’s recovery timeline.
Get well soon.
Source | WordlSBK
