Laverty ruled out of Donington WorldSBK

Eugene Laverty is out of the Donington Park round of the 2019 World Superbike Championship after struggling for performance with his injured wrists during free practice.

The Irishman was slowest of the 18 riders in both FP1 and FP2, but though he did prove considerably quicker in afternoon session the decision was taken not to put more stress of the wrists.

The Go Eleven Ducati rider has been out of action since Imola after an accident left him with fractures in both wrists. With one of the wrists proving particularly troublesome to heal, Laverty has been forced to take an extended time out.

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