Edwards 141 MotoGP race start streak came to an end at Catalunya.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards is determined not to let injury ruin his 2011 MotoGP season.

After contesting 141 consecutive Grand Prix races since beginning his MotoGP career, Barcelona marked the first race he has had to forfeit, after a Friday free practice crash left him with a broken collarbone.

Edwards returned to the Catalunya track on Sunday having undergone successful surgery to insert a titanium plate and 13 screws in the right collarbone.

Edwards had already gained closed to full movement in his right shoulder, and in a brave attempt to continue his proud record of never missing a race in his MotoGP career, Edwards planned to start the 25-lap clash and retire after two laps.

But after medical checks prior to the race, medical staff declared him unfit to start, though the 37-year-old is confident he will have no problems riding in Silverstone this weekend after a few days of rest.