Pramac’s Andrea Iannone has confirmed that he will try to race in this weekend MotoGP round at Le Mans, France.
The MotoGP rookie underwent arm pump surgery a little more than ten days ago in Spain.
Normally for professional riders recovery is rather quick, but the MotoGP rookie revealed that his operation was slightly more complicated than expected because the muscle was so deeply wrapped in the fascia, so Dr.
Mir had to open his right forearm much more than they usually do, and much longer incision that required twenty staples.
Speaking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Iannone said that he’ll probably have them removed after the French GP so he can prepare for his home round at Mugello.
Describing his post surgery situation he said:“After surgery, it was extremely painful.
I couldn’t stretch my arm and didn’t have any strength.
I couldn’t even write a text message on my mobile phone.
Instead day after day, the situation began improving, but I still can’t have any draining massages done, but the pain has decreased and the extension increased.
So I’m rather confident, but obviously the track will give me a clearer picture of my fitness.
”Iannone is hoping that the Le Mans weekend will be wet, because riding in the rain is physically less tiring:“I tried to ride a maxi scooter and in acceleration in the muscle hurts, I’m counting on the rain because the Le Mans circuit is really quite twisty and riding in the wet is easier.
“ Ahead of the Mugello GP, on May 29 at 7pm Andrea Iannone and team mate Ben Spies will be in the streets of the medieval Tuscan village of Casole d’Elsa to sign autographs and carry out interviews in Piazza della Libertà.
The event will kick-start the MotoGP weekend.
Participation is free and the public is welcome, and there’ll be music and also a small appetizer.
So if anyone is planning to attend the Grand Premio d’Italia keep in mind this event.