MotoGP, Aleix Espargarò: "surgery done, ready to race"

The Aprilia rider is out of surgery to solve the fibrosis problem in his right forearm. On Instagram greetings from rivals Marquez and Quartararo and team-mate Vinales.

The cleaning operation, carried out today, was largely successful and will allow the rider to recover in view of the first race of the season, scheduled for the weekend of 24-26 March.

Dr. Xavier Mir said: "Aleix Espargaró underwent surgery on his right forearm, due to a fibrotic retraction of the forearm fascia with compression of the median nerve in the proximal third of the forearm. An antebrachial fasciotomy and an arch release of the pronator teres muscle was performed using microsurgical techniques. He will start his recovery as soon as tomorrow".