Bastianini to make MotoGP return at Jerez after clearing medical check
Bastianini suffered a broken shoulder blade in a collision with VR46 Ducati rider Luca Marini on the second lap of the sprint race at the season-opening Portuguese GP last month. The Ducati rider was ruled out of the remainder of the Portugal weekend and underwent further checks on his shoulder, which determined he would not need surgery. However, Bastianini was unable to take part in the following week’s Argentina GP and was unable to pass a medical check to com Pet e in the Americas GP. Bastianini took part in a private bike test earlier this week to assess his condition and travelled to Jerez with the intention of competing pending a final medical check by MotoGP doctors at the circuit. MotoGP has now confirmed that Bastianini has passed the medical check and will take part in Friday practice. A brief Twitter statement from MotoGP read: “MotoGP rider #23 Enea Bastianini has been declared fit after his medical check in Jerez.” Enea Bastianini, Ducati Team, Luca ...