The Repsol Honda Team has drafted in Nicky Hayden to replace Dani Pedrosa as the MotoGP troupe head to Phillip Island, Australia, for Round 16 of the World Championship.
Pedrosa has left the Universitari Dexeus Hospital, where he underwent successful surgery to his right collarbone last Saturday. He will have a follow-up appointment with his doctors on Wednesday.
2006 MotoGP World Champion and current World Superbike Honda rider Nicky Hayden si looking forward to the challenge.
‰ÛÏFirst of all my best wishes to Dani, I‰Ûªm sure he will come back stronger than ever like he always does. For me it‰Ûªs crazy hard work but it‰Ûªs a chance, ten year after winning my World Title, to get back to my old ‰ÛÏdream team‰Û
