Alberto Puig’s absence from the first two rounds of the MotoGP season was noticeable – and now the reason he hasn’t been with Honda HRC Castrol has been revealed.
According to Motorsport.com, the team manager recently underwent surgery, which forced him into a longer recovery period. The issue is related to his left leg, which he severely injured in 1995 as a rider, never fully recovering.
In 30 years, Puig has undergone more than 20 surgeries to maintain the functionality of his leg while dealing with chronic pain. Now, he had to go under the knife once again.
He will still not be present at the GP of the Américas in Austin, with expectations that he could return either in Qatar or Spain next April.
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