MotoGP 2013: German Grand Prix, Where to Watch Qualifying Live and Practice Review
Defending world champion Jorge Lorenzo ruled out of German Grand Prix with collarbone injury
LCR rider Stefan Bradl dominated the second free practice session, in front of home fans, during the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring. The session was soured by a serious injury to defending champion and Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo, who was thrown off his bike at Turn 10 and injured his collarbone.
Where to Watch Live
Live coverage of the qualifying session for the German MotoGP Grand Prix starts at 11.30am BST on BBC Red Button. Real-time internet updates are available on MotoGP's official website.
Friday Practice Review
Lorenzo enjoyed a great run during the first of two practice sessions on Friday. The Spaniard posted 1:22.047 to Dani Pedrosa's late 1:22.221, with Valentino Rossi third and Bradl fifth. Lorenzo was leading during the early part of the second session as well, until his accident.
However, the Yamaha driver's 1:22.252 remained quick enough for fourth, behind Bradl and compatriots Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez. Rossi was fifth with 1:22.395.
Meanwhile, Britain star and Tech 3 Rider Cal Crutchlow was also involved in an incident - this time at Turn 11 - during the second practice session. However, the 27-year-old escaped with minor injuries and will take part in the rest of the weekend. Lorenzo was not quite so lucky though; the Yamaha Factory Racing team has confirmed his withdrawal from the rest of the German Grand Prix.
According to a note on the MotoGP website "Lorenzo's latest accident has resulted in damage to the titanium plate in the champion's left shoulder; a further operation is now required".
Top 10 MotoGP Free Practice 2 Times from Sachsenring:
- Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda) 1:22.030
- Dani Pedrosa (Honda) 1:22.239
- Marc Marquez (Honda) 1:22.251
- Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) 1:22.252
- Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 1:22.395
- Nicky Hayden (Ducati) 1:22.572
- Aleix Espargaro (Aspar Aprilia) 1:22.763
- Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) 1:22.850
- Alvaro Bautista (Gresini Honda) 1:22.976
- Andrea Iannone (Pramac Ducati) 1:23.008
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