Thomas Luthi will miss the GP of Qatar and Austin in Moto2 due to injury

Thomas Luthi has had bad luck. Last week, on the final day of the official Moto2 World Championship test at the Valencia Circuit, he suffered a very nasty fall after a collision and injured his shoulder and arm. Specifically, the Swiss rider suffered multiple fractures to his right elbow, arm and shoulder.

After being checked over in Valencia, he was transferred to Switzerland, where he was operated on by his trusted medical team. The operation went well and he is now undergoing rehabilitation. However, the injuries are numerous and he will need a considerable amount of time, which means that one of the favourites will not be able to take part from the start of the Moto2 World Championship.

The doctors have estimated the recovery period at between eight and twelve weeks, so he should be back if all goes well at the Jerez Grand Prix, but he will miss the first two races of the season in Qatar and Austin.

Luthi’s statement:

Of course this injury is a great disappointment for me. I have complete confidence in Dr. Marc Mettler; I am in the best hands and I hope to begin rehabilitation and work towards my return to the circuits very soon. It has been wonderful to receive so much support, which motivates me even more to work hard towards my recovery.

Good luck to number 12, rehabilitation is not an easy process. First he will have to rest completely, then progress step by step with the exercises the doctors give him, but it is a long road.

Source | MotoGP Official website