Jacque's is out.!
Tue May 15, 2007 5:04 pm
Circuit: Le Mans
Date: 15/05/2007
OLIVIER JACQUE FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM HOME GRAND PRIX
Olivier Jacque will not race in his home Grand Prix at Le Mans, after complications with the arm injury sustained in a free practice crash ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix forced the Kawasaki pilot to withdraw from the event today.
Jacque suffered a major puncture wound in the crash, which caused a severe laceration and muscle damage to his right forearm. The 33-year-old Frenchman was initially treated at the circuit medical centre, before being airlifted to Shanghai's Huashan hospital for surgery to clean and close the wound.
On his return to Europe Jacque was examined in Barcelona by the renowned Doctor Mir, who discovered the onset of infection in the wound. As a result, the Kawasaki rider was admitted to hospital for a further three days, where he underwent a course of antibiotics to combat the infection.
As a result of the muscle damage sustained in the crash, and the stretching of the skin during surgery to close the laceration, Jacque is still suffering with a lack of mobility in his right arm and hand that can only be rectified with an intensive course of physiotherapy.
This lack of mobility in his throttle and brake hand means that the Kawasaki pilot is not physically capable of wrestling a MotoGP machine around the twists and turns of the Le Mans circuit that, with it's stop and go nature, is a physically demanding track for even a fully fit rider.
For this reason Jacque, on the advice of his doctors and after discussions with the Kawasaki Racing Team, reluctantly made the decision to withdraw from the Le Mans race. The former 250cc World Champion will not attend the French Grand Prix but will remain in Barcelona, where he will focus instead on regaining full fitness for the next race on the calendar, the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
Kawasaki MotoGP Pilot #19
"Obviously I'm bitterly disappointed that I've been forced to miss my home race, but the loss of mobility in my right arm means that it is simply impossible for me to race at Le Mans. I damaged the muscles in my forearm in the crash, and the surgery to close the wound meant that the surrounding skin had to be stretched tight. As a result, I still can't fully extend my forearm and I won't be able to do so without some pretty intensive physiotherapy to stretch the skin and strengthen the. But, for the moment, the important thing is to ensure that we're beating the infection, which means daily trips to the hospital for the wound to be examined. Once the danger of infection has passed then I will start work on regaining full movement and strength in the injured arm, with the aim being to be fully fit again for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. It's a shame that this has happened now, because the bike has improved considerably since the start of the season and a good result at Le Mans was a real possibility. I hope that, when I return, my results will reflect just how much of an improvement has been made with the bike. I feel sorry for my team, but I am aiming to be back with them as soon as possible, and I wish them every success in France. I can only apologise to the French fans that were expecting to cheer on two French Kawasaki riders at Le Mans that I've been forced to pull out of the race, but I hope they'll all get behind Randy in my absence."
Kawasaki Communications Manager
"Unfortunately, Olivier was left with no choice but to withdraw from the French Grand Prix at Le Mans once the full extent of his injuries became apparent. We're sorry for him, because he was well motivated for his home race, but the lack of strength and mobility in his injured arm means that it is impossible for him to race in France this weekend. Hopefully, with the help of Doctor Mir, the infection of the injury site will be contained and Olivier will be able to start working with his physiotherapist to rebuild the strength and movement in the arm. If everything goes to plan, then we expect to see Olivier back on the Ninja ZX-RR for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. As Olivier will miss only one race there is no obligation for Kawasaki to field a replacement rider, although the possibility of running a second rider alongside Randy de Puniet will be discussed internally, with an announcement likely later this week."
Date: 15/05/2007
OLIVIER JACQUE FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM HOME GRAND PRIX
Olivier Jacque will not race in his home Grand Prix at Le Mans, after complications with the arm injury sustained in a free practice crash ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix forced the Kawasaki pilot to withdraw from the event today.
Jacque suffered a major puncture wound in the crash, which caused a severe laceration and muscle damage to his right forearm. The 33-year-old Frenchman was initially treated at the circuit medical centre, before being airlifted to Shanghai's Huashan hospital for surgery to clean and close the wound.
On his return to Europe Jacque was examined in Barcelona by the renowned Doctor Mir, who discovered the onset of infection in the wound. As a result, the Kawasaki rider was admitted to hospital for a further three days, where he underwent a course of antibiotics to combat the infection.
As a result of the muscle damage sustained in the crash, and the stretching of the skin during surgery to close the laceration, Jacque is still suffering with a lack of mobility in his right arm and hand that can only be rectified with an intensive course of physiotherapy.
This lack of mobility in his throttle and brake hand means that the Kawasaki pilot is not physically capable of wrestling a MotoGP machine around the twists and turns of the Le Mans circuit that, with it's stop and go nature, is a physically demanding track for even a fully fit rider.
For this reason Jacque, on the advice of his doctors and after discussions with the Kawasaki Racing Team, reluctantly made the decision to withdraw from the Le Mans race. The former 250cc World Champion will not attend the French Grand Prix but will remain in Barcelona, where he will focus instead on regaining full fitness for the next race on the calendar, the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello.
Kawasaki MotoGP Pilot #19
"Obviously I'm bitterly disappointed that I've been forced to miss my home race, but the loss of mobility in my right arm means that it is simply impossible for me to race at Le Mans. I damaged the muscles in my forearm in the crash, and the surgery to close the wound meant that the surrounding skin had to be stretched tight. As a result, I still can't fully extend my forearm and I won't be able to do so without some pretty intensive physiotherapy to stretch the skin and strengthen the. But, for the moment, the important thing is to ensure that we're beating the infection, which means daily trips to the hospital for the wound to be examined. Once the danger of infection has passed then I will start work on regaining full movement and strength in the injured arm, with the aim being to be fully fit again for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. It's a shame that this has happened now, because the bike has improved considerably since the start of the season and a good result at Le Mans was a real possibility. I hope that, when I return, my results will reflect just how much of an improvement has been made with the bike. I feel sorry for my team, but I am aiming to be back with them as soon as possible, and I wish them every success in France. I can only apologise to the French fans that were expecting to cheer on two French Kawasaki riders at Le Mans that I've been forced to pull out of the race, but I hope they'll all get behind Randy in my absence."
Kawasaki Communications Manager
"Unfortunately, Olivier was left with no choice but to withdraw from the French Grand Prix at Le Mans once the full extent of his injuries became apparent. We're sorry for him, because he was well motivated for his home race, but the lack of strength and mobility in his injured arm means that it is impossible for him to race in France this weekend. Hopefully, with the help of Doctor Mir, the infection of the injury site will be contained and Olivier will be able to start working with his physiotherapist to rebuild the strength and movement in the arm. If everything goes to plan, then we expect to see Olivier back on the Ninja ZX-RR for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello. As Olivier will miss only one race there is no obligation for Kawasaki to field a replacement rider, although the possibility of running a second rider alongside Randy de Puniet will be discussed internally, with an announcement likely later this week."
Tue May 15, 2007 7:02 pm
so will they replace him for the race??
Wed May 16, 2007 8:27 am
HTFU Olivier 
and change your bloody name while your at it...bloody Olivier, change the farken thing to Dave.....Dave Jacque.
and change your bloody name while your at it...bloody Olivier, change the farken thing to Dave.....Dave Jacque.
Wed May 16, 2007 8:36 am
Glen wrote:HTFU Olivier
and change your bloody name while your at it...bloody Olivier, change the farken thing to Dave.....Dave Jacque.
Dave Jack...
Wed May 16, 2007 9:03 am
They need someone like Ant West !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wed May 16, 2007 9:28 am
mfzx6r wrote:They need someone like Ant West !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
or Dave West.... that sounds OK
Wed May 16, 2007 11:10 am
mfzx6r wrote:They need someone like Ant West !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wed May 16, 2007 12:50 pm
Who is their test rider back in Japan ?
Maybe they can eat humble pie and ask Andrew Pitt ?
Maybe they can eat humble pie and ask Andrew Pitt ?
Wed May 16, 2007 4:46 pm
mfzx6r wrote:Maybe they can eat humble pie and ask Andrew Pitt ?
Who? Kawasaki Racing? No, that would make them intelligent and we can't have that
Wed May 16, 2007 7:17 pm
Circuit: Le Mans
Date: 16/05/2007
FONSI NIETO TO STAND IN FOR INJURED JACQUE AT LE MANS
After the withdrawal of his teammate, Olivier Jacque, due to an injury sustained in Shanghai two weeks ago, Randy de Puniet will be joined this weekend by Kawasaki World Superbike rider, Fonsi Nieto, for the forthcoming Alice Grand Prix of France race at Le Mans.
The former 250cc world championship sparring partners will join together, leading their assault on the world famous, 4.18km French circuit on the ever-evolving Kawasaki 800cc Ninja ZX-RR.
The demanding track brings the MotoGP championship back to Europe in what is, for Frenchman de Puniet, his home race, where he will hope to improve on the two eighth places which represent his highest placements of the season so far.
He will also be hoping to conquer the demons that saw him pushed off the track in last year’s race: a hugely disappointing result, especially after his strong performance in qualifying which saw him start from fourth position on the grid.
With an emphasis on tight, first-gear corners and late braking, Le Mans represents a different sort of challenge after the long straights of China’s Shanghai circuit. However, with the enthusiastic support of a home crowd, further improvements to the Ninja ZX-RR and his confidence-inspiring Bridgestone tyres, Randy aims to put in a great performance at the track, 200km south west of Paris. In Olivier’s absence, he will be the only French factory rider on the grid for the 28-lap race.
Former 250cc world championship racer, Fonsi Nieto, will ride as a temporary replacement for the injured Olivier Jacque, who suffered a deep laceration to his right arm at Shanghai. It will be an exciting but challenging weekend for the 28-year-old Spaniard whose first ride of the ZX-RR will be during this Friday’s free practice session. However, he was extremely successful in the 250cc series, which included a win in the French Grand Prix in 2002, so knows the Le Mans Bugatti circuit well. As a result, the team are optimistic he will soon get up to speed on what will be his first MotoGP ride.
The Kawasaki squad are hoping for a successful weekend while Jacque, undergoing intensive physiotherapy for his injuries, aims to be back in action for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in a fortnight’s time.
Kawasaki MotoGP Pilot #14
"I am really excited about racing in Le Mans again this weekend. With its stop and go nature, it’s not the most suitable track for my riding style but I have always been fast there and racing in front of my home crowd always gives me a boost. I finished on the podium there in my last four years in 250cc, although I don't have such good memories of last year's race, my first in MotoGP at home. I qualified fourth, my best grid position so far in MotoGP, and I was feeling really positive but it didn't last long as my race ended at the first corner when Rossi crashed into me... I hope nothing like that happens this time! I’m going to France with a lot of confidence after the improvements Kawasaki have made in the last two races, and the Bridgestone tyres' performance, which enabled me to get my best MotoGP results so far. We are working hard and I am sure that this weekend will see another step forward in the development of the Ninja ZX-RR. I will do my utmost, as I always do, to get my best MotoGP result in front of all my home fans."
Kawasaki MotoGP Replacement Rider
“I am so excited to be riding for the Kawasaki Racing Team this weekend and can only thank Kawasaki, as they have treated me so well since I became one of their riders two years ago. However, it’s a shame I come here as a replacement for Olivier as I have huge respect for him. No rider wants to act as a replacement, as none of us want to be replaced, but these things happen. I am quite familiar with Le Mans and, even if it is a ‘stop-and-go’ track, it’s not a difficult one. I like it. I won there in 2002, when I was riding in 250cc, but I am aware that it’s going to be different this time. I am not in 250cc anymore and I had to change my riding style when I moved to the Superbikes. I don’t know what it’s going to be like on a MotoGP bike but it’s certainly going to be a great experience for me! New category, new bike, new tyres… I will have to get used to them all as quickly as I can although, realistically, it will be almost impossible to learn it all in just two days of practice. Still, I am really looking forward to trying the Ninja ZX-RR 800cc as I have heard a lot about it and many people say riding it is similar to riding a 250. Anyway, we will be busy and I will work as hard as I can for the team throughout the weekend, with the target of finishing the race. These people are trusting me and I will try my best not to let them down.”
Kawasaki Competition Manager
"We wanted to give Olivier as much time as possible to recover from his injuries, which is why we have waited until now to make the decision not to run him at Le Mans. He wants to race but it's not physically possible for him to do so because the scar is still too fragile and this is limiting the mobility in his arm. So, he won’t race in France but, instead, will focus on regaining full fitness for Mugello. Obviously, knowing Olivier might not be fit to race, we've spent some time looking at possible replacement riders and, to be honest, there really was only one option. Fonsi is already part of the Kawasaki family and, although he'll be making his MotoGP debut this weekend, he is certainly no stranger to the Grand Prix paddock or the circuit. Sure, coming in cold with no time to test the bike before Friday's opening practice session will be tough but I'm confident he will adapt quickly to the demands of competing in motorcycle racing's premier class and I hope that he will enjoy racing Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-RR at Le Mans."
Date: 16/05/2007
FONSI NIETO TO STAND IN FOR INJURED JACQUE AT LE MANS
After the withdrawal of his teammate, Olivier Jacque, due to an injury sustained in Shanghai two weeks ago, Randy de Puniet will be joined this weekend by Kawasaki World Superbike rider, Fonsi Nieto, for the forthcoming Alice Grand Prix of France race at Le Mans.
The former 250cc world championship sparring partners will join together, leading their assault on the world famous, 4.18km French circuit on the ever-evolving Kawasaki 800cc Ninja ZX-RR.
The demanding track brings the MotoGP championship back to Europe in what is, for Frenchman de Puniet, his home race, where he will hope to improve on the two eighth places which represent his highest placements of the season so far.
He will also be hoping to conquer the demons that saw him pushed off the track in last year’s race: a hugely disappointing result, especially after his strong performance in qualifying which saw him start from fourth position on the grid.
With an emphasis on tight, first-gear corners and late braking, Le Mans represents a different sort of challenge after the long straights of China’s Shanghai circuit. However, with the enthusiastic support of a home crowd, further improvements to the Ninja ZX-RR and his confidence-inspiring Bridgestone tyres, Randy aims to put in a great performance at the track, 200km south west of Paris. In Olivier’s absence, he will be the only French factory rider on the grid for the 28-lap race.
Former 250cc world championship racer, Fonsi Nieto, will ride as a temporary replacement for the injured Olivier Jacque, who suffered a deep laceration to his right arm at Shanghai. It will be an exciting but challenging weekend for the 28-year-old Spaniard whose first ride of the ZX-RR will be during this Friday’s free practice session. However, he was extremely successful in the 250cc series, which included a win in the French Grand Prix in 2002, so knows the Le Mans Bugatti circuit well. As a result, the team are optimistic he will soon get up to speed on what will be his first MotoGP ride.
The Kawasaki squad are hoping for a successful weekend while Jacque, undergoing intensive physiotherapy for his injuries, aims to be back in action for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in a fortnight’s time.
Kawasaki MotoGP Pilot #14
"I am really excited about racing in Le Mans again this weekend. With its stop and go nature, it’s not the most suitable track for my riding style but I have always been fast there and racing in front of my home crowd always gives me a boost. I finished on the podium there in my last four years in 250cc, although I don't have such good memories of last year's race, my first in MotoGP at home. I qualified fourth, my best grid position so far in MotoGP, and I was feeling really positive but it didn't last long as my race ended at the first corner when Rossi crashed into me... I hope nothing like that happens this time! I’m going to France with a lot of confidence after the improvements Kawasaki have made in the last two races, and the Bridgestone tyres' performance, which enabled me to get my best MotoGP results so far. We are working hard and I am sure that this weekend will see another step forward in the development of the Ninja ZX-RR. I will do my utmost, as I always do, to get my best MotoGP result in front of all my home fans."
Kawasaki MotoGP Replacement Rider
“I am so excited to be riding for the Kawasaki Racing Team this weekend and can only thank Kawasaki, as they have treated me so well since I became one of their riders two years ago. However, it’s a shame I come here as a replacement for Olivier as I have huge respect for him. No rider wants to act as a replacement, as none of us want to be replaced, but these things happen. I am quite familiar with Le Mans and, even if it is a ‘stop-and-go’ track, it’s not a difficult one. I like it. I won there in 2002, when I was riding in 250cc, but I am aware that it’s going to be different this time. I am not in 250cc anymore and I had to change my riding style when I moved to the Superbikes. I don’t know what it’s going to be like on a MotoGP bike but it’s certainly going to be a great experience for me! New category, new bike, new tyres… I will have to get used to them all as quickly as I can although, realistically, it will be almost impossible to learn it all in just two days of practice. Still, I am really looking forward to trying the Ninja ZX-RR 800cc as I have heard a lot about it and many people say riding it is similar to riding a 250. Anyway, we will be busy and I will work as hard as I can for the team throughout the weekend, with the target of finishing the race. These people are trusting me and I will try my best not to let them down.”
Kawasaki Competition Manager
"We wanted to give Olivier as much time as possible to recover from his injuries, which is why we have waited until now to make the decision not to run him at Le Mans. He wants to race but it's not physically possible for him to do so because the scar is still too fragile and this is limiting the mobility in his arm. So, he won’t race in France but, instead, will focus on regaining full fitness for Mugello. Obviously, knowing Olivier might not be fit to race, we've spent some time looking at possible replacement riders and, to be honest, there really was only one option. Fonsi is already part of the Kawasaki family and, although he'll be making his MotoGP debut this weekend, he is certainly no stranger to the Grand Prix paddock or the circuit. Sure, coming in cold with no time to test the bike before Friday's opening practice session will be tough but I'm confident he will adapt quickly to the demands of competing in motorcycle racing's premier class and I hope that he will enjoy racing Kawasaki's Ninja ZX-RR at Le Mans."
Wed May 16, 2007 8:07 pm
lets hope but i think I have more chance of winning lotto !
Wed May 16, 2007 8:25 pm
ahh i saw in the official moto gp site that they still hadnt decided if they would replace him..if uve got everyone there except a rider, ud think it would make sense to hire/borrow a rider for a race or 2...
glad they got someone (albeit Fonsi) to ride it...
i woulda volunteered cept i cant speak french...
glad they got someone (albeit Fonsi) to ride it...
i woulda volunteered cept i cant speak french...
Thu May 17, 2007 8:58 am
Neka
It seems to me you dont even have to be a good rider. All you have to do is ride around mid pack and in either the first or second lap take out or be taken out and thats it till the next round ! Sounds simple . With all the crashing they have been doing they should have just hired Carlos Checka to ride for them
It seems to me you dont even have to be a good rider. All you have to do is ride around mid pack and in either the first or second lap take out or be taken out and thats it till the next round ! Sounds simple . With all the crashing they have been doing they should have just hired Carlos Checka to ride for them