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Rossi Out of Championship Contention
Rossi fractures right tibia in Mugello
Valentino Rossi has suffered a displaced and exposed (or compound) fracture of his right tibia after crashing in practice for the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello this morning. The reigning World Champion crashed his Fiat Yamaha M1 at turn thirteen, the fast chicane at the top of the hill, and was taken immediately to the circuit Medical Centre for x-rays.
Rossi recovering well following surgery
Following surgery to repair his broken right leg yesterday afternoon, Valentino Rossi is recovering well at the Centro Traumatologico Ortopedico in Florence, Italy.
Dr. Roberto Buzzi of the CTO, who performed the operation, gave the following update this morning: "Valentino is recovering well following yesterday's operation and his morale seems to be high in the circumstances. Tomorrow we will wash and stitch the wound. He has been moved to a more normal room in the hospital and the only requests he has made are for peace and quiet, privacy and a television on which to watch today's race!"
This crash will likely end Valentino Rossi's bid to defend his MotoGP championship crown. Currently ranked third in the championship, Rossi is likely to miss at least three rounds, which will most likely make it near impossible to catch his top rivals Lorenzo and Pedrosa.
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