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Multi-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will evaluate his condition in Friday practice at the Japanese grand prix this week as he endeavours to return from injury.

Lorenzo suffered a broken toe in a first turn clash at Aragon, before enduring a heavy fall in Thailand’s practice that ultimately resulted in hairline fracture to his left wrist, ruling him out of the round’s proceedings.

Hopeful his injuries won’t give him trouble in Japan, the Ducati Team rider believes he can record a respectable result at the favoured Twin Ring Motegi circuit.

“Several days have gone by since I left Buriram without being able to race and, even though now I feel better after training and resting in Thailand, only in Friday’s free practice will I be able to get an idea of how I feel on the bike,” Lorenzo explained.

“I absolutely want to race in Japan because Motegi is one of those circuits where I think I can do really well, and so I hope that the after-effects of the injuries to my foot and my wrist won’t give me any trouble. Furthermore, the weather conditions this weekend are sure to be an important factor, because in the last few years it’s almost always rained in Japan during the race weekend.”

Lorenzo sits fifth in the MotoGP World Championship rankings with just four stops left to run in the 19-round series.