Bad news for Mattia Guadagnini. The Nestaan Husqvarna rider is out of the MXGP in Patagonia Argentina, the opening round of the MXGP motocross season, after suffering injuries in a pre-season incident.
While training in southern France, the Italian had a crash in which he fractured a shoulder blade and injured the soft tissues in the lower arm – requiring minor surgical intervention for the soft tissues. Nerves and tendons were not affected, as confirmed by medical exams, but there is still no estimated recovery time.
Team manager Rasmus Jorgensen stated in a press release: ‘This is a setback for Mattia and the team, but we are relieved that his injuries are not as severe as initially feared. Our focus now is on his recovery and ensuring he receives the best possible care. We appreciate the concern and support from the MXGP community and will provide updates as we learn more about Mattia’s condition and expected return to racing’.