Kris McLaren will make his MotoGP debut riding for the Avintia Blusens team on the CRT bike that is regularly ridden by Yonny Hernandez.
The injured Columbian dislocated his left collarbone at the Motegi recently, opening the door for McLaren to make an unexpected debut.
After receiving a wildcard entry in the Moto2 class last year, McLaren has spent 2012 in the Spanish CEV Moto2 class, scoring a podium finish at Jerez recently.
Now, he is preparing himself to grid up alongside the likes of Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.
Kris McLaren: "I am really enthusiastic I can participate in MotoGP and what’s more, in my country. The first objective is to adapt to the bike and gradually make progress. It’s a great opportunity that Avintia Blusens has offered me and I’d like to make the best of it even if I am aware it will be very difficult to ride with such experienced riders.”
Ben Spies undergoes successful surgery in the USA
The procedure consisted of the reconstruction of the Coracoclavicular Ligaments torn in the crash and a reduction of a separated Acrimioclavicular joint, aided by a Twin Tightrope device, which is a suture based system. Cadavar tissue was placed to replace and reinforce the Coracoclavicular Ligaments that were torn.
The surgery was successful, and Spies will make a full recovery, although he will need to remain in a sling for up to 10-12 weeks.
The decision on a replacement rider for the final round of the Championship at Valencia will be clarified by Yamaha Factory Racing following the Phillip Island weekend.
Release courtesy of Yamaha Factory Racing.