Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing has confirmed that Kay de Wolf will miss the upcoming MXGP of Portugal after sustaining an ankle injury at the MXGP of Italy in Montevarchi, with the Dutchman now focused on recovery before returning to FIM Motocross World Championship action.
Following further medical evaluations, the decision has been made for De Wolf to sit out upcoming rounds while his recovery continues to be closely monitored by the team. Further updates regarding his return to racing will be communicated in due course.
The injury interrupts what has been an encouraging rookie MXGP campaign for the 21-year-old, who currently sits inside the top five in the championship standings and recently claimed his second MXGP podium finish of the season in Latvia.
De Wolf admitted the setback was difficult to take, particularly given the momentum he had built in recent rounds, saying it was “obviously a real disappointment because the crash was completely out of my control, especially when we had built some good momentum over the last few rounds.” He added that the immediate focus is now on recovery, explaining, “Right now, the focus is on recovering properly and making sure everything heals as it should. We still have a few more checks to go through and take some rest. From there, I want to keep building and put myself in a position to fight for a podium at Lommel. I’ll do everything I can to come back fit, healthy and ready to go.”
Team Manager Rasmus Jørgensen described the situation as “a very frustrating situation,” noting that De Wolf had been building strong momentum and improving with every race. He added that while injuries are part of the sport, “for it to happen in the way it did makes it even tougher to accept, especially for Kay,” before confirming the team’s full support, saying “as always, we are fully behind him, and together we will do everything in our power to make sure he returns as soon as possible.”
The team will now continue preparations for the next round of the championship while De Wolf focuses fully on recovery and rehabilitation.
