"Hopkins to miss home race at Laguna Seca "

John Hopkins undergo surgery to help recover from the injuries sustained by his leg injury in the A-Style TT Assen and is definitely ruled out for Laguna Seca.

Kawasaki have confirmed that John Hopkins' injury, sustained last weekend in a high-speed rail crash in the Netherlands, will require surgery and will surely rule the next two races at Sachsenring and Laguna Seca, as has been widely planned.

The Competition Manager of the Kawasaki Racing Team MotoGP Michael Bartholemy meanwhile has also clarified the situation regarding a possible move to Ducati Marlboro sensationally put pilot Marco Melandri to Hopkins' bike in these two races, which confirms that the low yield Italian is to continue with his current team at the moment.

Following consultations with California-based orthopedic specialist Dr. Arthur Ting, who helped Hopkins' to recover from his groin injury earlier this year, the Anglo-American star Kawasaki has been said that you have to go under the knife with To correct the damage from his accident at Assen.

Speaking on Thursday at motogp.com Bartholemy said Hopkins' injuries, `he has to have an operation, according to Dr Ting, because the tibia is still somewhat dislocated and that he would like to correct this situation. She would also like to perform some surgery on the knee because it had a big compression in that area. Dr Ting said that for now John will not be able to ride at Laguna Seca. "

However, Kawasaki not plan to replace Hopkins at Sachsenring for logistical reasons, although they are still finalizing plans for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix the following week.

Bartholemy said, `Basically we'd like to keep Germany free motorbike, as it will be difficult to find anyone. But our idea of Laguna would be put to one of our brokers based on the bicycle, perhaps Jamie Hacking, Roger Lee Hayden or Chaz Davies. "

Admitting that the talks with Melandri took place Bartholemy clarify the situation, saying, `I told (Melandri) after I knew how John's injuries, and told him that we have a bike for free during the next two events, but that would have to find a solution with Ducati, to get out of his contract. This is not a question Kawasaki. But now that I have said they will continue with Ducati for the next two races safely. "