MotoGP rider Tito Rabat has undergone surgery on his fractured collarbone sustained during the Italian Grand Prix.
The Marc VDS rider suffered a fracture-dislocation of the sternoclavicular joint in his left shoulder in a crash during third practice at the Mugello Circuit.
The 26-year-old Spaniard underwent a 90 minute surgery on the injury which after further examination is not as serious as first feared.
Marc VDS will monitor Rabat’s condition before a decision is taken on his return to competitive action.
“A fractured collarbone was a high price for Tito to pay in what looked like an innocuous crash at the Italian Grand Prix,” said team boss Michael Bartholemy.
“The good news is that the damage wasn’t as extensive as first feared and that he was able to return to Barcelona quickly for treatment.
“The surgery, carried out by Doctors Mir and Marlet, was a success, but we need to confer with them again later this week before deciding with Tito at which race he will return.
“We know Tito will be keen to get back on the bike as soon as possible, but we want him to be fully fit before he does so.”
The MotoGP world championship heads to Spain for the Grand Prix of Catalunya from June 3-5.