After missing the opening two races of the season, Sergio Garcia will remain on the sidelines for the American Grand Prix.

Moto2 rider, Sergio Garcia, has confirmed that he will not participate in the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas this weekend.

During pre-season, Garcia fractured the fourth metacarpal in his right hand during testing. The Spaniard attempted to return two weeks ago at the Argentine Grand Prix but failed to pass the medical tests.

Oscar Gutierrez replaced Garcia in the QJMotor - Frinsa - MSi squad in Argentina as well as in Thailand. The team has also confirmed that Gutierrez will once again replace Garcia at the Circuit of the Americas.

Garcia posted on social media to confirm his absence from the race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, saying that he will undergo another surgery but with “another method” and that he intends to return at the Qatar Grand Prix on 11–13 April.

"After the return of Argentina I underwent a medical examination to check the state of the fracture in my right hand," wrote Garcia in a social media post.

"After talking to Dr. Mir, he decided that the best option was to operate again and use another method.

"I inform you that I will not be able to be at the Austin race, but we will come back stronger and more eager than ever at the Qatar race."