MotoGP news

Successful surgery for Hofmann

Former Pramac d'Antin rider Alex Hofmann has undergone successful surgery to remove a plate and 15 screws from his left hand he injured eight months ago at the Laguna Seca Grand Prix. Hofmann suffered grotesque hand injuries when Sylvain Guintoli crashed into the side of him at the top of Laguna Seca's famous Corkscrew in the first free practice session that weekend.

Hofmann needed a titanium plate and 15 screws inserted in the hand and at one point his career looked to be in jeopardy, but he is now test riding for Aprilia's World Superbike project. Munich-based Dr Hartl removed the metal work and Hofmann now faces a three-week recuperation time.

"These have been pretty hard times for a racer like me," Hofmann told MCN after his surgery. "First I had to sit out and watch the start of the new MotoGP season in front of my TV and then head straight to Munich for surgery.

"Overall I am happier now that the final bad memories of my screwed up last season are now lying next to me on the table. The doc told me to take it easy on my hand for the next three weeks and I will go through the usual intensive physiotherapy. Still, it is amazing how much medicine has advanced these days and I sure my hand will be like new in a few weeks."

more news

• 06 Sep.
  • Pedrosa and Hayden to race pneumatic-valve at Indy
• 05 Sep.
  • Suzuki extends contracts Capirossi and Vermeulen
• 01 Sep.
  • Pedrosa tops Misano test on Bridgestone debut
  • Photos: Sunday in Misano
• 31 Aug.
  • Pedrosa happy with fourth
  • Stoner bitterly disappointed
  • Rossi delighted with record-equalling win
  • Lorenzo celebrates return to podium
  • Win puts Rossi 75 points clear
  • Hayden to sit out San Marino GP
  • Stoner fastest in warm up
• 30 Aug.
  • Photos: Saturday in Misano
  • Stoner extends record with seventh straight pole
  • Pedrosa satisfied with second row
  • Lorenzo happy to be back
  • Rossi ready for another battle with Stoner
  • Stoner storms to last gasp pole
  • Stoner still fastest on Saturday morning
• 29 Aug.
  • Stoner confident despite aggrevating injury
  • Positive start for Rossi
  • Improvement for Lorenzo
  • Stoner fastest on Friday
  • Stoner sets morning pace
• 26 Aug.
  • Stoner determined to bounce back
  • Gresini riders aim high for Misano
• 22 Aug.
  • Repsol Honda back to full strength
• 20 Aug.
  • Melandri confirms Kawasaki move
• 19 Aug.
  • Nakano wraps up positive test for Gresini
  • Stoner ends test with threatening pace
  • Rossi confident for final rounds after test
• 18 Aug.
  • Good test ends strong weekend for Rossi
  • Ducati top test with Stoner
• 17 Aug.
  • Dismal end to disappointing weekend for Pedrosa
  • Stoner rues costly mistake
  • Encouraging results for Gresini
  • Rossi celebrates crucial victory
  • Rossi storms to win as Stoner crashes
  • Stoner still ahead in warm-up
• 16 Aug.
  • Photos: Saturday in Brno
  • Pedrosa struggles in qualifying

Homepage