Dakar 2019: Toby Price injured while training

The Australian rider Toby Price has broken his right scaphoid when he was training for the Dakar Rally. The KTM rider underwent surgery in Barcelona and he will return to Australia for the recovery, that is expected to be short.



The KTM team published on the team's official facebook page the following statment:

“Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Toby Price Racing underwent surgery with Dr. Mir yesterday in Barcelona for a small injury sustained in training this week.

Toby has fractured his right scaphoid and is currently travelling home to Australia to recuperate. However, the 31-year-old fully expects to be fit for the Dakar Rally in January.

We wish you a fast recovery Toby!

We’re wishing all the best for this Aussie legend and hoping for a speedy recovery.”

Source Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's official Facebook page.