German MotoGP: Cal Crutchlow avoids serious injury in crashes
Cal Crutchlow is expected to take part in MotoGP qualifying for the German Grand Prix despite two crashes.
Last Updated: 13/07/13 2:55pm
The British rider came off his Tech 3 Yamaha at the formidable downhill turn 11 left-hander at the Sachsenring circuit in both of Friday's practice sessions.
Crutchlow avoided serious injury, although he had to be treated for scrapes and burns following his second accident in the second session.
Team manager Herve Poncharal said: "Today was a very difficult one for Cal.
"He has no broken bones, but in the second crash when he was sliding down the track, several pieces of gravel became trapped inside his right glove.
"They had to be removed by the medical staff at the Clinica Mobile and the wounds cleaned up.
"Cal's forearm also suffered some friction burns, and while it is nothing serious, it is still very painful and uncomfortable.
"He is going to rest now, but we are sure that he is going to be fine to ride tomorrow.
"Cal has incredible mental strength and he is a true fighter, so I have no doubt he will bounce back and still put in a strong performance for the team over the rest of the weekend."
