7930e175-afc1-4786-ac96-cf1227cbfb29_169.jpeg..Jorge Lorenzo is threatened to not be able to appear at the Thai MotoGP. (AFP PHOTO / MANAN VATSYAYANA)Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo claimed to be lucky not to have suffered a severe injury after a severe accident in the second MotoGP Thailand free training at the Buriram International Circuit on Friday (5/10).
Lorenzo had a severe accident on the third corner of the Buriram Circuit. The 31-year-old rider lost his balance on the back and bounced into the air. The motorcycle ridden by Lorenzo was badly damaged after several hits on the asphalt.
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The MotoGP medical team then took Lorenzo to the Buriram Hospital. Ducati parties ensure the three-time MotoGP world champion only experienced bruises on his left hand and ankle.
In the press conference after returning from the hospital, Lorenzo told the seconds of the accident. Lorenzo admitted he was worried about having a worse injury. Moreover, the rider nicknamed the X-Fuera has not recovered from a right foot injury from MotoGP Aragon.Jorge Lorenzo has not recovered from a right foot injury after an accident at MotoGP Aragon. (REUTERS / Heino Kalis"It was very frightening, I was very scared. I was worried about my feet, because I really felt sick. I hit the asphalt with the bottom and I rolled around," Lorenzo was quoted by Motorsport.
"My right leg was very in pain, then little by little I understood his condition was no worse than before. So I was lucky," continued the three-time MotoGP world champion.
Jorge Lorenzo claimed to be lucky not to be badly injured. Jorge Lorenzo claimed to be lucky not to be badly injured. (REUTERS / Heino Kalis)Lorenzo's accident caused the former Movistar Yamaha rider to be threatened with not being able to perform at the Thai MotoGP on Sunday (7/10). Lorenzo also claimed not to want to force appear.
"If you ask now, I will answer not [appear]. Because the last injury at MotoGP Aragon is bad enough, and his condition is currently more painful," Lorenzo said.
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"I don't want to say something too fast, so I will wait to find out how I feel tomorrow morning," Lorenzo said.
Lorenzo himself said the accident was due to a mechanical problem. Ducati manager Davide Tardozzi also stated that the accident was not the fault of Lorenzo.
Thailand MotoGP race can be watched live streaming on CNNIndonesia.com. (har / ptr)
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