APRILIA WSB man Leon Camier has today announced that he will not take part in the Final Round of the 2010 World Superbike Championship at the Magny Cours circuit in France, in order to recover from injury.
Camier, who last week signed a contract to continue with the factory Aprilia team and contend the Championship in 2011, has taken the decision not to race with the full support and backing of his team. He will now concentrate on making a complete recovery from the injuries he sustained during qualifying at the Nurburgring earlier this month, ready for the start of winter testing.
“I’m obviously disappointed at not being able to race this weekend but I need to be sensible about the situation. I’d be taking a chance by coming back too early and risking further damage to the bone which could result in a long term problem, and it’s really not worth it. The team and I have made the decision together and agreed that it’s best to wait and focus now on our winter testing schedule.”
Commenting on his rookie year in the Championship Leon said “It has been a real learning curve for me not only getting to grips with the bike, but also riding the circuits for the first time. I’ve loved working with the team and full credit to them for winning the Championship with Max. I’m obviously really pleased for both him and the team. I’m already looking forward to next season and can’t wait to get back on the bike. I intend to come back stronger than ever in 2011!”
Camier's team-mate, Max Biaggi, clinched the 2010 World Superbike Champion Championship last weekend at Imola.
