Max Nagl’s ankle injury will cause him to miss the next two FIM MXGP rounds, and MX2 rider Aleksandr Tonkov is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Nagl has already returned to riding following successful surgery on his ankle at the Halle Hospital in Germany, and he had hoped to be able to return to the series at this weekend’s GP of Sweden. However, in order to return fully fit, it has been decided to rest him for the GP of Sweden and the following GP of Latvia. Nagl said he will focus on whatever it takes to returns to competition at the GP of Czech Republic on July 26, ready to challenge for GP wins.
“Words can’t describe just how disappointed I am about my MXGP championship campaign,” Nagl said. “But as everyone knows in motorsport injuries can quickly change things. I am working hard so that when I return I will be able to give a strong end to the season. I really wanted to race in Sweden, but it is just too early. The support I have received from my fans all around the world has been amazing, so a huge thanks to them, the IceOne team and all our sponsors.”
“It’s so disappointing to know that I’m out for the rest of 2015,” Tonkoc said. “I will do all I can to recover as quickly as I can but I can’t push things too fast. Thanks to all my fans.”
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