MotoGP: Valentino Rossi Breaks Right Leg In Training Accident

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi Breaks Right Leg In Training Accident

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VR46 MEDICAL UPDATE, 01-09-17 – 00:10
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi sustained displaced fractures of the tibia and fibula of his right leg, following an enduro incident on Thursday evening, August 31st.
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.

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