Kemea Yamaha’s Benoit Paturel has suffered a lacerated liver in a training crash and is out for the rest of the MX2 season and will not ride in the Motocross of Nations.
The French rider while training at Villars-sous-Ecot, the same venue that will host the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in three weeks’ time. He remains in hospital under observation.
“It's a shame to end the season this way. Before the season had even started we made a plan to fight for the championship and the podium and we did. I am so happy he was able to win his first Grand Prix with us, but it's really sad that he won't be able to end the season the way he deserves,” said team boss Hans Corvers.
“Benoit is a true fighter, he works his butt off every single day, and this is what makes it a disappointing end to what was an incredible three-year relationship between Benoit Paturel and Kemea Yamaha Official MX2. On behalf of the team, and especially from me personally, I would like to say thanks to him for the incredible three years and all that he gave us over the last three seasons. I want to wish him the best for the future of his career."
