[kropotkin thinks...] - BMW Press Release: Marco Melandri Expected To Race At Magny-C

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The BMW World Superbike team issued the following press release updating Marco Melandri's status after his nasty crash at Portimao:

BMW Motorrad Motorsport: Update on Marco Melandri

After returning home, injured BMW Motorrad factory rider Marco Melandri underwent further examinations in Italy.

Munich, 26th September 2012. After his heavy crash in Sunday’s first race at Portimão (POR) and preliminary examinations at the local hospital, BMW Motorrad factory rider Marco Melandri returned home to Italy on Monday. During the last few days he has undergone further medical examinations. These checks confirmed the good news that Marco has no internal injuries. But they showed that in addition to the painful contusions he suffered on his back, the Italian cracked the tenth and 12th ribs on the right side of his chest when he was hit by another bike while lying on the tarmac after his fall in the beginning of the race.

Marco will now rest over the forthcoming days before heading to Magny-Cours (FRA), where the final round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship will be held from 5th to 7th October. According to the team’s doctor, Dr. Vincenzo Tota, the injuries will not prevent him from taking part in the last races of the season. The whole Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport wishes Marco a quick recovery.

Round Number:
13


Year:
2012


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