Samsung Suzuki boss Jack Valentine is remaining non-committal on when his lead rider, John Hopkins, will make a return to the British Superbike Championship following surgery on a broken right finger in California.

Hopkins went under the knife to correct a break and dislocation of his third digit but fractures to his first and second fingers required no special treatment and are healing in the normal way. Valentine says they are to assess the situation early next week.

"John flew home to the States immediately after the accident and his surgeon assessed the damage then operated on the third finger. He is now relaxing at home and on the recommendation of his surgeon is undertaking all the usual rehabilitation treatments like hyperbaric chamber sessions," said the Lancastrian.

"The aim is for John to come back 100% fit; his goal and that of Samsung Crescent Racing is still to win the 2011 BSB Championship. Early next week we should be in a better position to report on how the injury is progressing, but for now we understand all is going to plan and we can look forward to seeing Hopper back on the grid soon."