Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo is recovering well in hospital following his crash yesterday afternoon in practice for the Grand Prix of Catalunya. The Spanish rookie passed the night in Barcelona’s Institut Dexues under the watchful eye of Dr. Xavier Mir, after hitting his head and injuring his right hand in the fall. Lorenzo will remain at the hospital for at least another 24 hours for more rest and observation and further information will be available tomorrow.
“I am pleased to say that Jorge’s condition is improving well,” said Dr. Mir this afternoon. “He passed a good night and has had a good rest. We cannot say anything in more detail until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest, but I am pleased to say that he has recovered his memory 100%. Tomorrow we will make another neurological examination and also another examination of his right hand, when we will decide whether a skin graft will be necessary on his fourth and fifth fingers.”