MotoGP, Rabat returns to action in the Qatar tests

Tito Rabat will once again be astride his Honda on Friday for the tests in Qatar, after sitting out for the Phillip Island tests. In fact, the Spaniard was injured in Sepang during a crash on turn 11, suffering various fractures to his right hand and foot, in addition to a severely lacerated left knee.

The Marc VDS rider had to undergo surgery, but now he is fit to ride.

“The last four weeks have been all about rehabilitation, working with the physiotherapist to recover from the injuries and also the surgery - Tito recounts - I am still not back to full fitness but I'm fit to ride and although we'll need to take the injuries into account in Qatar, this won't stop us from enjoying a productive test. This test isn't about pushing for a lap time, it's about working with my crew, rebuilding my confidence with the bike and ensuring we are as well prepared as it's possible to be for the first race.”