On the merciless track of Jerez, Jacob Roulstone, the young hope of KTM Tech3 in Moto3, suffered a fall that almost broke more than his dream of glory. Victim of a C3 vertebra fracture, his journey to recovery promises to be as long as they are perilous. The news fell like a cleaver: not only will Roulstone miss the preseason tests, but it is also offside for “some” Grands Prix of 2025, a vague term which reflects the uncertainty of its recovery.
Jacob Roulstonethe young Australian Moto3 talent, suffered
A serious injury during a training in Jerez. A fracture of the C3 vertebra obliges him to a long convalescence, thus putting a stop to his ambitions for the start of the 2025 season.
Jacob RoulstoneMotorcycle Pilot of the team
KTM Tech3suffered a successful surgery after a serious injury during his training in Jerez. The fracture of the C3 vertebra of the neck, an incident that could have compromised its season, required rapid intervention. Despite the success of the operation, recovery times will be long and uncertain.
KTM Tech3 Confirmed that the young Australian would not participate in the preseason tests and would also miss “some” grand prizes of the 2025 season, stressing the uncertainty surrounding his recovery in competition. The term “some” suggests that the situation could evolve according to the evolution of the injury.
In a shared update on his social networks,
Roulstone expressed his gratitude for the successful operation. “” The operation went perfectly,
The plates and screws were placed where it was necessary and I feel everythingwhich I am grateful“, He wrote. “” Now I have to think like a 'normal' person, not as a pilot, so that everything goes well. »
Jacob Roulstone will spend the next six weeks to focus on his recovery while wearing a cervical necklace
Currently at HM Nou Delfos hospital in Barcelona, where he was transported after his accident, Roulstone confirmed that he would leave the hospital next Monday. He will spend the next six weeks to focus on his recovery while wearing a cervical necklace.
The first races of the season will be missing, but the pilot is determined to come back in great shape. “” I will go out on Monday and in the next six weeks I will have to think about recovery, but still with the necklace. After A new period of rehabilitationI will be back in great shape“, He added. Even if his recovery on the track is uncertain, he remains positive and focused on his healing. “” The first events of the season will miss me, but I will come back stronger and even more determined“, He concluded.
Pending his return, KTM Tech3 will have to look for a reserve pilot to accompany the rookie
Valentin Perrone until the complete healing of
Roulstonewhich hopes for a quick but realistic return on the circuits.
