News 23 Jun 2017

Rins set for return to racing with Suzuki at Dutch TT

Spanish hopeful to resume rookie season back aboard GSX-RR.

Source: Supplied.

Team Suzuki Ecstar will welcome highly-rated rookie Alex Rins back for Assen this weekend following a lengthy hiatus caused by injury.

Rins suffered a fracture to his left arm at the GP of The Americas, in Texas, that took him away from racing since April.

The surgery and following rehab process took about eight weeks, and the TT Circuit Assen is the designated race for his comeback.

“The recovery from injury has been long and tough, but finally I will rejoin the team and again be able to race my GSX-RR,” Rins said. “I can’t wait to get back to the feeling of racing and be reunited with my team again.

“Last week we tested in Barcelona and my feelings were positive. I’m recovering well and made a lot of progress. We worked without any pressure, but yet we were able to make improvements.”

Rins completed the recent Catalunya test post-race in Barcelona alongside teammate Andrea Iannone and replacement Sylvain Guintoli, setting him up for the long-awaited return.

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