Pol Espargaró breaks silence on his delayed comeback, explains what’s holding him back

Pol Espargaro is undergoing treatment following his accident, he reveals what's holding him back to make his return.

Pol Espargaró breaks silence on his delayed comeback, explains what’s holding him back

Pol Espargaro (Credits: Motosprint)

Pol Espargaró, the Spanish MotoGP rider representing GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3, is currently on a journey of recovery following a devastating incident at the MotoGP Portugal GP. Despite enduring a series of severe injuries, Espargaró remains steadfast in his determination to make a triumphant return to the racing circuit and shares why his return is delayed. 

Espargaró detailed the severity of his injuries, including a fractured jaw, a fractured cervical vertebra, and nerve damage in his neck. Recounting the initial weeks after the incident, he shared, “I fractured my jaw in two places, so I had to keep my mouth completely closed for four weeks.” He further revealed the challenges he faced, saying, “The first three weeks were very difficult because I hardly slept two or three hours, and the pain was unbearable.”

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He acknowledged the fractures in his ribs as relatively less problematic, explaining, “The two fractures in the ribs were the ones that caused me the least pain and the least problems.” However, he highlighted one particular vertebra as the major obstacle in his recovery, stating, “One of them, the eighth, is the reason it’s taking me so long to get back to racing because it’s a bit crushed.”

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Pol Espargaro's crash in Portimao
Pol Espargaro’s crash in Portimao (Credits: Autoracing1)

During the first MotoGP in Portugal, the Spaniard was involved in a horrific incident that left him with several fractures. The incident happened during a practice session at turn 10, and it was followed by another crash involving Miguel Oliveira at the same spot. According to MotoGP medical director Angel Charte, the rider suffered many injuries but was neurologically sound, with no neck injury. THe #44 rider was airlifted to a hospital in Faro on Friday before being flown to Barcelona for treatment of a jaw fracture. 

The aftermath of the crash left Espargaró dealing with various injuries and their accompanying challenges. However, he shared a glimmer of hope, stating, “Gradually, the nerves started to recover, and the situation improved.” Pol Espargaró could not continue in the Portuguese GP and was ruled out of the next races, with Jonas Folger taking his place.

Despite the adversity he has faced, Espargaró’s spirits remain undeterred, and he is committed to making a successful return to the MotoGP circuit. He assured his fans and the racing community, saying, “I want to return to racing as soon as I am physically ready.” The MotoGP world eagerly anticipates the return of this talented rider, who has shown immense strength in the face of adversity.

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