Álvaro Bautista has fallen while racing his motocross engine on Thursday and incurred a successful one hour operation recently to heal what his surgeon described as a simple break to the clavicle bone in his shoulder.

Bautista's medical team is very confident that Bautista can race at Le Mans next week, though it could be with some pain and restricted movement. Bautista is confident he will be prepared for the French Grand Prix and is completely focused on Le Mans.

Therefore, Rizla Suzuki have no current plans to substitute Bautista for the French Grand Prix on Sunday 23rd May, updated news on his condition will be supplied as it becomes available.