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Iker Lecuona out of Suzuka 8 Hours after Hungarian WorldSBK crash
Iker Lecuona confirmed his absence from the Suzuka 8 Hours after crashing in Race 1 at the Hungarian WorldSBK. The crash occurred at the second turn on the opening lap of Race 1 at Balaton Park, leading to a broken left wrist diagnosis for Lecuona. He will undergo surgery on his wrist in Valencia on the 28th after traveling on the 27th.
Other riders involved in the crash were Remy Gardner, who was hospitalized with a back contusion and suspected concussion, and Garrett Gerloff, who was diagnosed with a back injury after experiencing worsening symptoms post-Race 1.
Andrea Iannone triggered the crash by losing control of his Go Eleven Ducati under braking, resulting in a double long lap penalty and a 13th place finish. Lecuona’s absence at the upcoming Suzuka 8 Hours will require a replacement in the Honda team, as he was initially slated to compete alongside Takumi Takahashi and Johann Zarco.
Having won the Japanese endurance race in 2022 with Honda, Lecuona’s recovery from his injury will interrupt his 2025 Honda Suzuka 8 Hours team plans. With limited time before the Suzuka race, Honda faces the challenge of naming a suitable replacement for Lecuona. Following a six-week break to recuperate, Lecuona is set to return to World Superbike action in the September round at Magny-Cours.
