Dani Pedrosa opts to skip Catalunya GP

Dani Pedrosa has opted to skip this weekend’s Catalunya GP, unable to fight the three week fitness time clock, following the highly controversial run in with Marco Simoncelli at Le Mans which resulted in a fractured collarbone for the Repsol Honda rider.
Pedrosa candidly admitted that following all the physical problems and surgeries he’s recently had, this time he’s going to take the time to heal properly, which has to be a first for the Spaniard, who has probably raced injured more times than healthy in these last seasons.

“After France, I had surgery to stabilise the fracture of my right collarbone and hoped to be ready for Barcelona.
I pushed myself as best as I could but I feel that my collarbone is not yet ready.
I think I must rest for a while and recover properly.
Since early this year I’ve had many problems and operations and I really believe I must stop now and let this heal properly.

I would love to be in Montmeló with all the fans that follow me but for me if I’m on track, I’m there to fight for victory and offer them a good race.

I feel that is not possible at the moment and therefore the most sensible thing is not to compete.
”“It is a big shame what happened.
Despite all the problems I had earlier in the season, this year I felt very strong and I was aware that I could beat my opponents.
I want to say thank you to you all for your support and hope to be back in full shape as soon as possible to continue giving my best.
” Whether Pedrosa will be fit enough to take part in the upcoming Silverstone round that takes place June 12 remains still very uncertain.