<B>McWilliams injured at Jerez</B>.

MotoGP veteran Jeremy McWilliams has sustained multiple injuries during a nasty fall from the Ilmor X3, while testing at Jerez on Thursday afternoon.

McWilliams - who is hoping to secure a grand prix comeback next season with Mario Illien's new team - suffered fractures to his left femur and right collarbone plus 'serious injuries' to the fingers of his left hand. The 42-year-old Ulsterman was quickly taken to Jerez Hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery by Monday at the latest.

McWilliams, Jerez MotoGP Test November 2006
McWilliams, Jerez MotoGP Test November 2006
© Gold and Goose

MotoGP veteran Jeremy McWilliams has sustained multiple injuries during a nasty fall from the Ilmor X3, while testing at Jerez on Thursday afternoon.

McWilliams - who is hoping to secure a grand prix comeback next season with Mario Illien's new team - suffered fractures to his left femur and right collarbone plus 'serious injuries' to the fingers of his left hand. The 42-year-old Ulsterman was quickly taken to Jerez Hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery by Monday at the latest.

Thursday marked the final day of MotoGP track action before the winter testing ban starts on December 1.

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