Dylan Ferrandis will sit out this upcoming weekend for round 10 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Birmingham, Alabama as he continues to recover from a thumb injury. The former 450MX champion suffered two crashes at the Daytona round, both in the heat race and in the main event, and missed round nine in Indianapolis. Despite taking two weekends off, Ferrandis and the TLD Ducati team have determined that his hand has still returned to full-strength.
The following is a press release from Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing:
Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing rider Dylan Ferrandis will sit out Round 10 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Birmingham, Alabama, as he continues to recover from a thumb injury sustained at Daytona International Speedway.
Ferrandis originally injured his thumb during his 450SX heat race at Daytona. Despite the setback, he attempted to compete in the main event but suffered a second crash, forcing an early exit. He subsequently missed the Indianapolis round, using the break and the following off weekend to focus on recovery. After returning to practice this week, Ferrandis and the team determined that his hand strength has not yet returned to a level that would allow him to compete safely and effectively. The team will continue to monitor his progress and provide updates on his return to racing.
