Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2 rider Rick Elzinga has suffered a setback at the French Grand Prix, sustaining a broken clavicle during Saturday’s Qualifying race in Ernée.
The Dutch talent, who was running strongly inside the top five at the time, will now miss round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship as he begins his recovery.
It has been a tough season for Elzinga as far as injuries are concerned so hopefully he can heal up soon.
Yamaha confirmed the injury in the following press release:
Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga has been ruled out of the French Grand Prix in Ernée, round nine of the FIM Motocross World Championship, after fracturing his left clavicle in a fall on lap five of Qualifying today.
Elzinga fell from fourth position after hitting a sharp kicker that consequently threw him over the handlebars. While the Dutchman was able to walk away from the incident, he suffered severe pain in his left collarbone and went straight to the onsite medical centre for closer assessment, where it was confirmed that the bone was fractured.
Elzinga will now return to The Netherlands to see an orthopaedic specialist. An update on his treatment plan and a potential return to action will be posted on Yamaha-Racing.com and Yamaha Racing’s social media platforms when available.
