Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MX2’s Rick Elzinga sustained an injury to his right collarbone during practice on Wednesday, May 10th, and underwent surgery yesterday, Thursday May 11th.
Due to this setback, Elzinga, who currently ranks 11th in the MX2 World Championship Standings, will miss the upcoming MXGP of France, which is scheduled to take place in Villars Sous Ecot on the weekend of May 20-21. However, the young Dutchman remains optimistic about making a comeback at the MXGP of Latvia, which will be held in Kegums on the weekend of June 4th.
Elzinga started the season on a high note scoring a 5th overall in the season opener at Argentina. After that he struggled in the next three GP`s, but in the last two races he was back in the mix agains being 7th and 10th overall in Portugal and Spain respectively. Elzinga was 11th in the Championship Standings.
