Buzzin MotoGP

Mika Kallio - Assen 2009

The Pramac Racing rider Mika Kallio, is to miss the next round of the MotoGP Championship at Laguna Seca this weekend.

Kallio injured his ring finger at last weeks round at Assen when he crashed out on his final lap while in sixth place and is not able to ride the Ducati at present.

The Finn, was seen shaking his hand after getting to his feet and it was later discovered that his finger had been burnt down to the bone and he had completely lost the nail, fortunately, there has been no nerve damage.

The team have decided not to replace Kallio for this round and have said;

“Mika will not go under surgery in these weeks before the German GP, but will continue to follow medications and cleaning of the injured finger to avoid infection and further complications. For this motive the Pramac Racing Team will race in Laguna Seca only with one rider, Italian Niccolò Canepa who will make his debut on the Californian circuit.”

Kallio said;

“I was so excited to race in Laguna Seca, but I guess destiny wanted to be this way and I will have to renounce. It’s a pity. We have taken this decision together with Pramac Racing Managers and I think this is probably the best solution. Laguna would have been a new circuit to learn for me and with precarious physical conditions we thought it would have been too risky.

“I will look after my self in the best way possible to be in good form at the Sachsenring, which is by the way one of my favorites circuits of the world championship. I wish all the best to Niccolò who will have to do well for the Pramac Team this weekend.”