Filip Bengtsson unsure for British GP
As a result of his serious crash during the second round in Valkenswaard, 24MX Honda rider Filip Bengtsson (23) suffered a serious concussion. Like many fellow motocross riders in such a situation, the multiple Swedish champion underestimated the impact of the blow. He therefore continued to train and ride. It says a lot about Bengtsson's perseverance that he still managed to win a qualifying race and one heat in such tough conditions during the first round of the Swedish championship in Tibro.
Since Filip suffered from concentration problems and unexplained fatigue during the last Spanish GP, he underwent medical examination. Fortunately, this showed that there was no damage. To fully recover from his concussion, the talented Honda pilot must take complete rest. It is therefore not clear at the moment whether he will be ready for the next Grand Prix, the Matterley Basin in England on May 23 and 24.
Filip Bengtsson: “After my crash in Valkenswaard I didn't feel so good. In the days that followed I still had a headache and I also felt very tired all the time. Because I had never had such a concussion before, I didn't pay enough attention to those symptoms. So I just continued, perhaps a slight fall in Tibro also played a role. In Spain I knew something was wrong and that's why I went to the doctor. Today a CT scan of my head showed that the impact in Valkenswaard was significant. I suffered a concussion and also a slight bleeding in my brain. The bleeding will soon recover on its own, but it is still important to rest. Unfortunately, this means I will miss the second race for the Swedish Championship. Hopefully I can be there for the coming GPs.”
Also to read
Jorge Prado takes pole on his circuit
Jorge Prado took pole position during the sixth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship. The GasGas driver wins the qualifying race ahead of Tim Gajser and Jeffrey Herlings. Calvin Vlaanderen is like…Sacha Coenen gives pole to Benistant
The sixth “RAM Qualifying Race” of the season was won by Thibault Benistant. The French rider gets the victory from Sacha Coenen who was the leader in the last round...Gyan Doensen takes the lead in the EMX125
At the Circuito MX Jorge Prado de Lugo, Salvador Perez had the home crowd cheering. The Spaniard won the first heat during the fourth race of the European 125cc Championship Presented by…Duncan beats Van Drunen in a beautiful duel
The first round of the third race of the FIM WMX World Championship was won by Courtney Duncan. The New Zealander fought a tough duel with Lotte van Drunen. Supervisor …
Your reactions