Capirossi set for German GP return

Capirossi set for German GP return

Rizla Suzuki rider Loris Capirossi is set to make his comeback from injury at the German Grand Prix this weekend.

The Italian was absent at Donington Park after colliding with Honda Gresini rider Alex de Angelis at Catalunya. He suffered an arm injury as a result of that crash.

And later on, he sustained a large puncture wound in his right arm on his return at the Dutch TT.

Capirossi was forced to miss the remainder of the Assen weekend but Capirossi worked hard with his own doctors to maximise the healing process. The 35-year-old is convinced he is fit enough to return at Sachsenring.

Although the hand fracture has now fully repaired, the arm injury from Assen is not 100% healed. Capirossi, Suzuki and senior medical staff all assessed the situation before deciding that he is fit to ride.

"I just can't wait to get back on my bike!" declared Loris. "My arm is still mending and it's quite painful, but it is strong enough to ride with. Also, I have had lots of good advice about how the injury is repairing, and what I should consider about racing."

Capirossi finished secod at Sachsenring last year.