Dixon save to miss Portimao following surgery

Jake Dixon, who sustained a fractured authorized wrist at the Gran Premio de Europa, efficiently underwent surgery final Friday in the UK. The PETRONAS Sprinta Racing rider, who already overlooked the Valencia GP, obtained’t be in a philosophize to participate in the final Moto2™ plod of the 2020 season on Sunday in Portimão.

On Friday 13 November, Jake Dixon underwent a two-hour surgery with Dr. Mike Hayton at Spire Manchester Sanatorium. Medical assessments confirmed that it changed into a excessive wrist harm with several broken bones and cartilage wound. One day of the surgery, the ligaments had been mended and broken bones secured with wires. Put up-operative assessments demonstrate that the surgery changed into a hit. 

The restoration job can now beginning for Dixon, with the Moto2™ rider in a philosophize to beginning gentle cardio in one week’s time. In mid-December the British rider may perchance well peaceful be in a philosophize to bear the wires removed from his wrist. At this point, he will be in a philosophize to beginning his physiotherapy programme.

“It’s been a difficult time since my FP2 atomize at Valencia two weeks ago. Sadly, the harm changed into worse than anticipated, so we had to undergo surgery on it. I are looking to exclaim thanks to Dr. Mike Hayton and his team for the huge job they did on Friday, and moreover to my family, team and fans for the strengthen they’ve given me this previous week. It’s positively the worst formulation to achieve what changed into a gigantic 2nd year in Moto2™, but I’m definite this can also build us stronger next year. It’s a pity I’m in a position to’t participate in the final round of the season ensuing from I’m factual in actuality expecting being motivate on my bike. We are in a position to apply the rehabilitation understanding the physician has prescribed to be match as quickly as that chances are high you’ll per chance well be in a philosophize to bring to mind,” Dixon stated.