Riccardo Pasquato Out of EnduroGP of Finland Due to Arm Injury
Current Youth World Championship leader Riccardo Pasquato will miss the EnduroGP of Finland after fracturing his right radius in a training crash.
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What Happened
Riccardo Pasquato, leader of the Youth World Championship, has withdrawn from the upcoming EnduroGP of Finland after fracturing his right radius in a training accident. The Fantic Factory Racing rider, who holds a six-point lead in the standings, will focus on recovery to return later in the season.
“I am obviously very disappointed about this forced stop. A minor crash unfortunately resulted in a fracture that will prevent me from racing in Finland. We are doing everything we can to speed up the recovery process, but this GP still comes too soon. We also need to think long term and prioritise a full recovery. The goal is to return in a condition that will allow me to pick up right where we le”
“After a fantastic start to the season, unfortunately, we have much less positive news to share this time around. It is a pity that Ricky won't be able to compete in Finland. Missing a race is never an easy decision, even less so when you are leading the standings, but we carefully considered every aspect of the situation and came to the conclusion that this was the only sensible option. We have to”
Why this matters
The injury sidelines the series leader, potentially shifting the championship standings as Pasquato prioritizes recovery over racing.
Terms in This Story
- EnduroGP
- A type of off-road motorcycle endurance racing competition.
- Red plate
- A marker denoting the championship leader in EnduroGP.
- FIM
- Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the global governing body for motorcycle racing.
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