Fractures: Alonso Lopez (Gresini) was forced to throw in the towel in Brno

The Gresini Moto2 team had to do without Alonso Lopez at Brno. The Spaniard had actually taken part in the first free practice session on Friday. However, due to pain in his right hand, he underwent a medical examination immediately after FP1. The result: a fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal bone and to the scaphoid. Lopez was subsequently declared unfit to race.

Lopez had sustained the fractures in a training accident. “I injured my hand during a training session at home. I thought I’d just taken a knock, but during FP1 the pain was worse than expected, so I went to the medical centre and then to hospital for further examinations. They found two small fractures in my right hand,” explained Lopez.

Lopez then travelled home to Madrid to undergo further examinations. The 24-year-old has since undergone surgery. “Many thanks to the entire medical team for the great work you’ve done for me. I’m already looking forward to coming back as soon as possible,” he posted on his Instagram account.

A replacement for Alonso Lopez was quickly found in Brno. The 19-year-old Pole Milan Pawelec, who competes in the Moto2 European Championship, rode for Gresini Racing. He finished 25th in Sunday’s race.

It is unlikely that Lopez will be back on the grid at Assen this coming weekend. A return at the Sachsenring in mid-July is considered a realistic prospect.

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