Capirossi to race on despite injuries

The Italian rider was diagnosed with fractures to the right foot he injured at Sepang, on top of the groin injury he sustained in Australia two weeks ago.

Medical checks after Australia revealed a compound fracture of the Cuboid bone, two micro-fractures of the fourth Metatarsal and severe bruising to the Calcaneus and lateral Cuneiform bones.

Despite that, Capirossi is still determined to race at Estoril.

"It was disappointing to find out I had got some small fractures in my foot, but it won't stop me riding, because I was okay in Australia and it didn't cause me too many problems there - in fact it is easier to ride the bike than it is to walk," he said

"I have had some intensive treatment on the thigh muscle and that is also a lot better. I can't wait to get back on my bike and give the guys something back for all their patience and hard-work over the season, especially after the tough three-week tour we had on the other side of the world which gave us nothing but pain and bike damage.

"Suzuki and the team have always been good to me and I want to show them that I am here to do my best and compete with the best riders."