Italian Loris Capirossi will grit his teeth for the ninth MotoGP round at Sachsenring in Germany next weekend.

The MotoGP veteran is not 100 percent of his physical condition, but he is working hard these days to try to get the race in good condition.

After he suffered two fractured ribs and injured the AC joint in his shoulder, Pramac Racing Team rider Capirossi is determined to return next weekend.

“I feel better, but my physical condition are still not acceptable,” Capirossi explained. “I’m doing daily physical therapy sessions at the medical center IM2S of Monaco.

“I already missed two races, that Mugello the most important for me. I want to ride my bike as soon as possible.”

The German Grand Prix will take place next weekend at the tight confines of the Sachsenring.