Tough time for Tim Gajser
By Team TMX on 29th Jun 17
Reigning MXGP world champion Tim Gajser was disappointed with his comeback at Ottobiano at the weekend.
The Slovenian, who suffered a broken shoulderblade after a succession of heavy crashes, qualified fifth and ran as high as second in the opening moto before the heat and his recent inactivity took its toll and he faded to 10th.
After getting caught up in a first turn tangle in race two he was forced to come from behind and then crashed but still managed to salvage 11th.
"Coming here I knew would be tough this weekend because I haven't had any training on a sand track and I also haven't been able to physically train either,” said the Team HRC rider. "Today was the fourth time on the bike since my injury.
"I am a little bit disappointed with finishing 10th and 11th today. In the first race I know I had good speed and I was riding in front but then I pushed a little bit too much and lost all my energy. I didn't finish the race the same way I had been riding.
"In the second race I then crashed twice and I did come back but still it is not where I need to finish. Now I need to get fit and get back to where I know I should be.”
