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Old 20th February 2012, 10:03 PM
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Phillip Island WSBK test: Haslam fractures right leg in crash
20/02/2012


Haslam's participation in the weekend's opening races is in doubt

By WSB desk
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Factory BMW's Leon Haslam has been diagnosed with a fractured right tibia following a crash exiting the last corner on day one of the official Phillip Island test earlier today.

Haslam was pinged over the highside in the fast left-hander and taken to the local Phillip Island hospital when he found he couldn't stand up properly. He has subsequently been transferred to a Melbourne medical centre to undergo an operation to plate and screw a bone fragment back onto the tibia. It is not yet known whether Haslam will be able to take part in the weekend's WSBK opener. He has also fractured a small bone in the left foot.

"This is just a disappointing situation, as we were making good progress. Right from the start my lap times were not bad. The crash was quite a big highsider just before the start/finish straight. I landed on my heels, and I thought I could have fractured them. The scans later showed I had fractured the end of my right tibia instead. On top of this, I broke a small bone in my left foot, but this should not be a big issue. I now shall keep my fingers crossed that the surgery goes well and I will be back on the bike very soon," he said.
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Old 20th February 2012, 10:06 PM
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At this rate all Biaggi will need to do is turn up on Sunday.
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Old 20th February 2012, 10:09 PM
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At this rate all Biaggi will need to do is turn up on Sunday.

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I hate to see that fuck win again this year,
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Old 20th February 2012, 10:14 PM
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Don't forget checa is still on form
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Old 21st February 2012, 12:05 AM
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There'll be nobody left on the grid if this keeps up!!
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