Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler’s accident at the Japanese Grand Prix marks an unfortunate turning point in his first season in Moto3. What was expected to be steady progress was abruptly interrupted by a fall at the start. However, his determination and the support of his family should allow him to overcome this ordeal and come back stronger.
The Japanese beginnings of Noah Dettwiler in Moto3 took a dramatic turn last weekend. The young Swiss driver, who expressed his great excitement at the idea of racing the Asian circuits for the first time, saw his tour come to an abrupt end during the first race, after a violent fall at turn 3 of
Motegi.
Everything started well though: Dettwiler
had made a good start and skillfully negotiated the double right turn. But in the next corner, the young driver lost control of the rear of his KTMleading to a spectacular highside. The impact was brutal and clearly caused an injury, leaving Dettwiler lying on the asphalt, conscious but unable to move. Quickly treated, he was transported by helicopter to the local medical center for extensive examinations.
Noah Dettwiler suffers a broken tailbone
The verdict is in and relayed by Speedweek: Dettwiler suffers from a fractured coccyx. Although this injury is particularly painful and requires lengthy rehabilitation, no other serious injuries have been noted. After his admission to the clinic and first aid, he was able to leave the hospital for Tokyo and began his return flight to Switzerland. There, a new medical evaluation will determine the continuation of his treatment.
This accident marks an end to a difficult season for
Dettwilerwho, despite stable performances so far, had only scored two points, at the US GP in Austin. According to his team manager, David Kriech, the rehabilitation could be long, ruling out any short-term return for the remainder of the current season. However, even with this injury, Dettwiler remains optimistic for his future in Moto3, with the hope of coming back stronger and continuing his career with the CIP Green Power team on the KTM RC4 in 2025.
The young Swiss stays the course despite the obstacles. “ It’s a challenge, but it’s part of being a pilot. I will focus on my recovery to come back even stronger “, he declared before leaving Japan.
