The Kawasaki DeltaFin Lorenzini team concluded a two-day testing session at Imola on Saturday in view of the Imola World Supersport round at the start of April. But the test was characterized by a minor setback for Phillip Island winner and points leader Kenan Sofuoglu as he crashed on Friday morning at the Acque Minerali after just a few laps.
At first the consequences for the Turkish rider appeared serious and he went for a check-up at Imola hospital, but he was diagnosed as only having suffered bruises to his neck, left shoulder and a dislocated left knee. Sofuoglu returned to the circuit and went out on the track again but his overall condition got worse and he had to abandon the test.
After a medical check-up by Dr. Corbascio of the Clinica Mobile, it was decided to insert a stabilizing screw in his knee in an operation under local anaesthetic, thus ensuring that Sofuoglu will not miss the Imola round in a couple of weeks time.
Team manager Vanni Lorenzini confirmed: "We are sorry about what happened to Kenan, but now we feel better for him because, after fearing possible complications, it was confirmed that our rider can take part in the Imola round on April 1st without any problems. The operation would have allowed him to start racing again immediately, but we preferred to let him rest some more."
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