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Isle of Man TT racer jokes with Peter Hickman over similar injuries following crashes
Veronika Hankocyova made a lighthearted joke on social media about her recent crash at the Isle of Man TT, poking fun at her similarity to Peter Hickman. Both riders suffered serious crashes this year, with Hickman encountering his during practice week and Hankocyova during the Supertwin Race 1 on Tuesday. Their injuries prevented them from continuing to participate in the race, both needing medical attention at Noble’s Hospital on the Isle of Man and both receiving black eyes on their right side. Hankocyova shared a photo of their injuries on social media with a caption expressing her unexpected “team-up” with Hickman due to the accidents. Hickman, in response, wished her a quick recovery. While both riders faced significant injuries, Hankocyova is undergoing treatment for head, chest, and arm injuries, while Hickman reappeared in the TT paddock in a wheelchair with injuries to his chest, back, shoulder, and face. Despite his own injuries, Hickman remains on the island to support the 8Ten Racing team, which he co-owns with teammate Davey Todd. Todd, who achieved victory in Monday’s Superbike TT, is preparing for upcoming races on the 8Ten Racing BMW. Due to Thursday’s overnight rain, the racing schedule for Friday has been delayed by two-and-a-half hours.
