Austin MotoGP: Abraham out with broken collarbone

Karel Abraham has withdrawn from the inaugural Circuit of the Americas MotoGP after fracturing his collarbone in a qualifying clash with Bryan Staring.

The pair made contact, and both fell, after Abraham attempted to overtake the Australian.

Abraham, Grand Prix of the Americas 2013, MotoGP
Abraham, Grand Prix of the Americas 2013, MotoGP
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Karel Abraham has withdrawn from the inaugural Circuit of the Americas MotoGP after fracturing his collarbone in a qualifying clash with Bryan Staring.

The pair made contact, and both fell, after Abraham attempted to overtake the Australian.

Abraham underwent an examination in the MotoGP Mobile Clinic, which showed a dislocated break of the right collarbone. The Cardion AB Aprilia rider was then driven to University Hospital in Austin, where he will undergo surgery.

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