MotoGP, Iannone Alarm: severe rib pain

Andrea Iannone is not at 100% fitness on the Red Bull Ring, at least partially due to a blow suffered in the past days while training offroad. The rider from Vasto decided to go back to cross bikes this summer in order to train, but he suffered a hard blow to the ribs in a crash.

The Ducati rider was at the medical centre after FP1 for some tests and the X-rays ruled out a fracture. The pain remains, however, especially in one of his ribs. The near winter temperatures in Austria have also contributed and Andrea is limited in his riding and in severe pain in the saddle.

Before the second free practice he will have some massage sessions to try and reduce the problem.