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Job done for Alex Rins who pulls out due to pain but explains why he’s “happy”
After missing seven full rounds due to a leg injury, the LCR Honda rider made his long-awaited comeback at Motegi. However, he was declared unfit after completing Friday practice as the slowest rider on the track. Rins had already anticipated the possibility of withdrawing if he experienced a lot of pain, which he discussed with the doctors before the race weekend. Despite the increasing pain in his leg during each lap, Rins considered his return to the MotoGP bike a success and a major step towards racing again. He expressed happiness with the test and hopes to continue improving in his recovery over the next two weeks. Additionally, Rins’ situation is complicated as it was confirmed that he will leave LCR Honda for Yamaha in 2024 while being sidelined with his injury.
Source: Crash
