David Philippaerts out with wrist injury!
By TMX Archives on 4th Aug 11
Monster Energy Yamaha rider, David Philippaerts, is likely to miss the rest of the 2011 FIM World Motocross Championship after crashing during training yesterday (Wednesday, August 3) at a track in Germany during his preparation for the Grand Prix of Czech Republic at Locket this weekend.
The 2008 MX1-GP world champion has broken both wrists. The 27-year-old Italian underwent surgery for several hours on Wednesday evening.
The accident happened when the winner of this season's Brazilian Grand Prix landed heavily from a double jump and suffered intense pain, with his hands suffering the brunt of the impact.
More information about the surgery and expected recovery time will be issued shortly.
