CARLOS CHECA TO MISS IRTA TEST AT JEREZ
A dislocated left shoulder will prevent the Spanish rider
from taking part in the second and final IRTA official MotoGP
test session at Jerez de la Frontera.
Bologna, Wednesday 23 March 2005 - The consequences of Carlos
Checa's crash on Saturday 19 March during the IRTA test session
at Barcelona are more serious than first thought. What appeared
to be bruising to his left shoulder is now affecting the final
pre-season tests of the Ducati Marlboro Team rider, who will
be forced to rest for a few more days.
Despite intense physiotherapy, the Spanish rider, who also
missed last Sunday's final session at Barcelona for the same
reason, will not be fit for the forthcoming IRTA test, scheduled
for March 25-27 at Jerez.
The medical team at the Deux Eus hospital in Barcelona carried
out an MRI scan on Checa to evaluate the state of his current
injuries, and noted evidence of a dislocation of the left
shoulder.
The medical report refers to a period of rest of at least
two weeks, during which time the Spanish rider will continue
with the physiotherapy he is already carrying out at the C.A.R.
fitness centre in S. Cugat.
"I am really sorry that I can't take part in the final
test session before the start of the championship. I wanted
to test on the track that will be the venue for the first
round of the season but the doctors advised me against it
and I prefer not to run the risk of worsening the situation"
declared Carlos Checa. "My leg is not giving me any problems
but my shoulder is not yet healed: when it's at rest it doesn't
bother me, but as soon as I move it I can feel a lot of pain.
Luckily in November we already did some testing at Jerez,
with positive results, and this is some consolation in view
of the first round which will be held there. I will continue
the physiotherapy every day because I want to be fully fit
for April 10".
As a result Loris Capirossi will be the only rider from the
Ducati Marlboro Team to take part in the final winter test
and carry on the development work of the Desmosedici GP5 and
Bridgestone tyres in view of the opening round. Test rider
Vittoriano Guareschi and the Development Team will also be
present at Jerez.
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