Interwetten Honda MotoGP rider Hiroshi Aoyama will be back on his RC212V bike just over eight weeks after he injured his back when he rides in the official test that follows this weekend’s Cardion ab Grand Prix Czech Republic in Brno.
The rookie fractured his 12th vertebra when he crashed during the warm-up for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 20. And after opting against an operation on the advice of specialists, and undergoing a period of progressive rehabilitation, the 28-year-old is ready to get back on the track.
'I can't wait to be back on my bike' – Aoyama
"I feel very well and I am happy with the improvements of my injury in the last couple of weeks,” the Japanese rider said. “Yesterday my doctors did another X-Ray and the healing process of the broken bone is really good. I can move my arms and legs like before the crash.
“I just need to be careful with my back. I started training a couple of weeks ago and do cycling, swimming and go to the gym. It is improving step by step and I am almost back to normal again. I can't wait to be back on my bike."
A decision on when Aoyama will return to competitive action will be taken after Monday’s tests. However, it is clear that the Japanese rider hasn’t entirely enjoyed his spell on the sidelines.
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“If you have to watch all these races on TV, it is depressing and I want to come back as soon as possible,” he said. “But when I will ride my bike again in a Grand Prix I will decide after the test on Monday.”
The 28-year-old’s seat was originally handed to Kousuke Akiyoshi, before Alex di Angelis took over at the Sachsenring and Laguna Seca. And, speaking before this weekend’s race, di Angelis said he expected to be on board for at least two more races.
"We decided that the test in Brno will be a perfect opportunity to test [Aoyama's] condition," said team manager Daniel M. Epp. "After the test on Monday we will decide how to continue, nothing is decided yet. We are happy to welcome Hiro back to the team after such a long time of recovery."
For more on Aoyama’s recovery head to his official website, or check him out on YouTube. You can also see who we’ve tipped for glory in the Czech Republic with our Ones to Watch.
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