Colin Edwards will not be riding at the MotoGP final in Valencia, Spain next week as the 37-year-old Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider is still recovering from injuries sustained at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang last weekend.According to a news release from Yamaha Racing, "Edwards was assessed by orthopedic specialist Dr. Henry Small at the University General Hospital in Houston on Wednesday and it was confirmed he has multiple fractures to the top of his left humerus bone, which connects the shoulder to the elbow." The release went on to explain that Edwards will require surgery next Tuesday, and with a four-week recovery period, Edwards will be unable to participate in the final round of the MotoGP series in Valencia on November 6.
Updated: According to a press release from Teknic, AMA Pro Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will replace Colin Edwards on the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team at the final round in Valencia, Spain next weekend. Hayes got the call from Yamaha late on October 26 asking if he would replace the injured rider. Teknic, one of Hayes' sponsors, has agreed to supply him with the suits required for his MotoGP debut.
Everyone at Inside Motorcycles wishes Colin a speedy recovery both physically and emotionally is he is no doubt also struggling with the emotional consequences of a tragic and unfortunate racing incident that took the life of fellow rider Marco Simoncelli in Sepang last weekend.
