In the latest KTM release Lucas Coenen has spoken about why he was forced to pull out of Loket but says he hoping to race at Lommel next weekend.
Lucas said: “Not much to say. I did what I could to be ready for Loket: physio, massage…but I was in pain all day. It’s tough to take. I can only hope I will feel a bit better with each day, and we can think about Lommel.”
KTM said of the injury: “Lucas Coenen made the tough decision to withdraw from the Grand Prix on Sunday morning. The Belgian had attempted the MXGP Qualification Heat exactly one week after the crash in England that saw the championship contender sustain hematomas around his left hip which caused compression of the sciatic nerve. Despite treatment and attention through the week, Coenen could not race in Loket. He’ll now pursue more recovery options to improve his condition”.
See what the rest of the team had to say about they weekend below:
Andrea Adamo, 4th and 10th for 6th overall in MXGP: “What to say? I was really going for the podium this weekend. Normally I’m quite realistic and I knew I had the speed, the good starts and the rhythm. Everything was clicking but, unfortunately, I had a crash in the second corner of the second moto and I was completely last. I got back to chase 6th place but then crashed again so P10 and P6 overall. Not bad… but considering what could have been I’m a bit disappointed. Again, I learned something today; a stupid mistake in the second corner. Lommel now and I’m actually looking forward to it. It’s a tough track but I feel I can do well there.”
Sacha Coenen, 7th and 7th for 7th overall in MX2: “A difficult weekend. My riding was not bad on Saturday and I tried my best but I was not feeling good; very sore. I started well in the Heat race and ran at the front but then I was not where I needed to be. Still, ten days post-surgery it was not too bad. I just did two solid motos today…but I was missing some energy and was just trying to survive. I’m really looking forward to our home GP next weekend and I’ll try to do my best.”
Simon Laengenfelder, 5th and DNF for 13th overall in MX2: “Positives? I had three good starts and I was fighting in each moto…but I came up a bit short. Winning the Quali race was a good start to the weekend and, with hindsight, the highlight. I battled in the first moto but that small slip put me to P5. Not optimal. I really wanted to push in that second race and was up front. I tried to block Farres but I made a mistake. I was a bit too battered and bruised to keep hanging on for another 30 minutes. I need to reset, refocus and go again in Lommel”
