Valentino Rossi Suffers Broken Leg In Training Accident
Kit Palmer | August 31, 2017
Valentino Rossi Suffers Broken Leg In Training Accident – Yamaha has confirmed that Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team rider Valentino Rossi has broken his leg while “enduro training” today, August 31. The 38-year-old multi-time GP Champion suffered displaced fractures of the tibia and fibula in his right leg.
Valentino Rossi Suffers Broken Leg In Training Accident
Movistar Yamaha has released the following statement.
“Following an enduro training accident on Thursday, August 31st, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP star Valentino Rossi was diagnosed with displaced fractures of the tibia and fibula of his right leg.
“The 38-year-old Italian rider will undergo surgery as soon as possible.
“A further medical bulletin will be issued later on Friday morning, Sept 1st.”
Rossi just finished third at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone the past weekend and is currently fourth in the MotoGP World Championship standings.