Buzzin MotoGP

Dani Pedrosa, the Repsol Honda rider intends to race at the Laguna Seca after being given a provisional pass for fitness.

Pedrosa was seen slamming into the barriers at the Sachsenring last weekend after leading the race in heavy rain.  As his bike went from under him he slid across the track before being thrown into the crash barriers at full speed where he suffered a fractured finger, a fractured wrist and a sprained ankle.

Pedrosa said,

“In agreement with my doctor we have decided that I will fly to the US and I will do my best to ride this weekend.

We know that it will not be easy and that we won’t know my exact situation until I get on the bike on Friday morning.

This is a difficult time for me, of course, but my will is strong and if it is possible for me to ride the bike properly then I really want to ride.

Laguna is a physically demanding track when you are 100%, so it will be tough with my injuries, but I know I can count on the support of the people around me to get me in the best possible shape.

Laguna is what I call an ‘old school’ circuit, with a lot of steep uphill and downhill sections.  The fans are great there, very respectful of all the riders, so I would like to do my best for them.

We will see what we can do.  I would like to thank everyone around me and also my fans for their support over the last few days.”

Pedrosa is currently second in the MotoGP Championship, only sixteen points behind the leading rider Valentino Rossi on the Fiat Yamaha.