Karel Abraham is still fighting with pain in left hand caused by injuries suffered in Aragon three weeks ago. Czech rider completed two Thursday sessions for Dutch Grand Prix at TT Circuit Assen only thanks to anesthetics. Abraham reached the best lap time 1:37,628, which is 2,762 slower than the fastest rider of Thursday Ben Spies.
Karel Abraham
"I started first practice session hoping that the hand won´t hurt too much. But I must enter pits after three laps, it was unthinkable to continue. We were running to clinic immediately to anesthetize the hand. It helped a little and I was able to get back on track, but I needed another injection before afternoon practice. After anesthetics I don´t feel the pain so much, but the hand is less sensitive and I haven´t enough power to handle. Naturally this is affecting the results. We will try to ride again tomorrow and hope that it won´t be worse."
Marco Grana, Cardion AB Motoracing chief mechanic
"We are in the situation, when the physical condition of rider is limiting our work. There are lot of fast corners in this track and it´s problem for Karel to change the direction with his handicap. We will try to set up the electronics to make the engine softer to help Karel to ride. Good news is, that we found the correct tyre set up, but the biggest quest is to adapt the bike to Karel´s situation."
Cardion AB Ducati Press Release
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