Reigning Moto2 World Champion Tito Rabat has broken his left collarbone in a crash at Almeria during one of his usual training mornings but expects to be able to race at the upcoming Sachsenring MotoGP round.

The crash occurred due to a mechanical failure as the reigning Moto2 World Champion was braking for turn one. The 26-year-old Spaniard was initially treated at the circuit, but then travelled to Barcelona where he underwent surgery to plate the fracture on Saturday evening.

The surgery was performed by MotoGP medical team members, Doctor Xavier Mir and Doctor Angel Charte, at the Hospital University Quirón Dexeus and was a complete success.

“I was doing my normal training at Almeria when there was a problem with the bike as I was braking for the first turn and I went down quite hard. I knew straight away that I’d broken something, and the medical staff at the circuit confirmed this. I immediately called Doctor Angel Charte to arrange things before jumping on a plane to Barcelona,” said Rabat.

“With Sachsenring only a few days away it was important to get the fracture plated as soon as possible, to give me the maximum recovery time. The surgery was a success and I will definitely be fit to ride in Germany, after which we have a three-week break in which I can recover fully. I’d like to thank the medics and staff at Almeria, for their assistance immediately after the crash, and Doctor Xavier Mir and his team who, once again, have done a fantastic job.”