Kemea Yamaha Official MX2’s Benoit Paturel will miss the remainder of the FIM MX2 World Championship season following an accident while training.
Benoit Paturel crashed on Wednesday 30th of September while training at Villars-sous-Ecot, the same venue that will host the final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in three-week’s time. Following a medical examination soon after the accident, it was confirmed that the twenty-two year-old had lacerated his liver. He remains in hospital under observation.
Due to this unfortunate injury Benoit Paturel – who is currently third place in the MX2 Championship Standings – will miss the remaining three rounds of the FIM MX2 World Championship.
Erik Eggens
Yamaha Motor Europe MX Racing Manager
“It’s a real pity to end the season like this, for Benoit, the team and Yamaha. It was clear to see that everything was going well for Benoit especially after he took his first win not so long ago at the MXGP of Switzerland. His speed was evident, as was his skill and talent. He is currently third in the MX2 World Championship although it is unlikely that he will end in this position after this news. His end result now won’t reflect his speed and ability, but now the most important thing for Benoit is to make a full recovery, especially with such a dangerous injury such as a lacerated liver. I am sure that once he has fully recovered that he will come back stronger than ever.”
Hans Corvers
Kemea Yamaha Official MX2