Ecstar Suzuki’s Aleix Espargaro will try to race at this weekend’s Mugello MotoGP after undergoing surgery to repair a hand ligament in a crash he describes as one of the worst in his career.

Espargaro had a positive ultrasound examination today in Barcelona to evaluate the recovery process of his injured right hand and further checks will be done day-by-day in terms of pain and riding capabilities

“I’m happy because doctors said the recovery process is positive and I definitely want to try to race. The crash in Le Mans was one of the worst in my career; I suffered a lot of pain and also my right thumb ligament got broken,” said Espargaro.

“Dr. Mir and his colleagues did a great job with the surgery, everything went well and my recovery has been good. I don’t feel 100 per cent, but I definitely want to get back riding and join my team for the race in Italy.

“This race will be tough, Mugello’s straight is so long and we will probably suffer a little on top-speed, but at the same time the track in its whole is very fast and on this matter our chassis can make a real positive difference. I like fast tracks; this will help me get over this injury and make for a positive weekend.”