GAJSER FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE MXGP OF GB

Tim Gajser will not compete in this afternoon’s two MX2 races at the MXGP of Great Britain after being ruled out on medical grounds after a crash in warm-up. 

Gajser came up short on a double jump at the end of the first sector during this morning’s session and received an impact to the head from his bike. His helmet did its job and he walked away from the crash but upon further medical assessment by the FIM, he was deemed unfit to race as a result of a concussion.

It’s a bitter pill for Gajser and the Honda Gariboldi Racing team as the young Slovenian scored his first MX2 podium at this venue last year and was looking to repeat the performance this weekend.

Giacomo Gariboldi, Team Principal

“Of course this is very disappointing for Tim and for the team as we believed we had the pieces for a strong performance today, but the main thing is that Tim is ok. It’s not what you want to hear that your rider cannot compete, but of course we respect the decision of the FIM and the medical delegate. Tim physically is ok and walked unaided to the medical car, but we understand that having had an impact to the head he is unable to race this afternoon. I’d like to thank the medical staff for their swift attention, and now we must just focus on recovery and the next race.”

Further updates will follow when available.