JGeorge Prado was the notable absentee from the 450SX finale in Seattle on Saturday. Prado took pole position in combined timed practice, but things went wrong in the second qualifying session.
The Red Bull KTM rider rolled during the second qualifying session and was forced to retire on the first lap due to pain in his right shoulder – the same shoulder that underwent surgery in 2025. Initial examinations indicated a detached collarbone. The severity of the injury will be determined in the coming days after further examination.
“After research in the Alpinestars Medical Center “It turned out there was nothing serious – swelling, pain and some bruising,” said Red Bull KTM team manager Ian Harrison"At a circuit like Seattle, you have to be 100% fit. We're not fighting for the title with Jorge, and he's performing exceptionally well this year."
Nice final score in danger?
Due to his absence from the Lumen Field Stadium drops Prado to 10th in the championship standings. Despite this setback, he showed tremendous progress in AMA Supercross this season with one podium and two pole positions. Teammate Eli Tomac is only one point behind the leader after his victory in Seattle. Hunter Lawrence.
Tekst: Tom Jacobs
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