JOAN MIR TO MISS THE AUSTRIAN GP
After the accident last Monday at the Brno Test, Joan Mir will not take part in the Austrian GP on Sunday 11th August.
The driver of the SUZUKI ECSTAR team suffered a high-speed accident last Monday 5th August while testing at the official IRTA meeting in Brno. The young Spaniard needed roadside assistance before being taken to the circuit’s medical center. There he was not diagnosed with any major injuries, with the exception of a lung contusion in which he had to be transported by helicopter to the Brno hospital. I was examined further by the doctors who confirmed the initial diagnosis. He was kept in the hospital under surveillance and will eventually be released.
Given its current state, the SUZUKI ECSTAR team, together with Mir, decided not to take any chances and preferred to allow time for rest and relaxation rather than trying to compete in the Austrian GP.
Despite the fact that he has not suffered any major injuries, his lungs are still inflamed and they require adequate rest to recover. Upon his return to Spain, he will go to the Clinica Dexeus in Barcelona, where he will undergo further checks. before returning to Andorra to take the time necessary to rest and heal and try to be fully fit for Silverstone.
The SUZUKI ECSTAR team will therefore be the only driver at the Austrian GP with Alex Rins.
Davide Brivio – Team Manager:
“It’s a shame that Joan can’t play this next round in Austria, but the most important thing is that he recovers in the right way. His condition just keeps getting better and luckily there is nothing more serious. He just needs time to recover from the crash. With the Austrian GP so close behind Brno, it’s just too difficult for him to recover in time. He has to be careful, and we don’t want him to come back until he’s fully recovered. We wish him all the best and will be waiting for him. ”
Joan Mir:
“It’s such a shame to miss this race after what happened in the Brno Test. It was a serious accident and I was taken to the hospital for further checks because I rolled through the gravel many times and got many hits. At first I had difficulty breathing because of the pulmonary contusion, but gradually I improved and now I feel better. Next, I’ll go to Dexeus Hospital, where I’ll have further medical exams so I can be sure everything is okay. Then I go home to relax and resume my training. It’s a shame because I felt very good on the bike and we did a fantastic test. Now I have to think day after day, try to relax and be 100% for Silverstone. I want to keep my momentum with the motorcycle and continue to grow in the top class. I have to thank everyone who took care of me. from the Clinica Mobile to the medical staff of the race track, the Brno hospital and all team members. Thank you also to all the fans who sent lots of positive and supportive messages. ”