just heard this on bsn hope your ok john
Stiggy Honda's John Hopkins looks unlikely to be fit for Sunday's two World Superbike races at Assen following a massive crash after just four laps in the first free practice session saw him taken to hospital.
Doctors have said Hopper has dislocated his hip but, thankfully, hasn't broken any bones. According to the stout chaps at motogpmatters.com, a Stiggy Honda team spokesman reckons it is highly unlikely he will take any further part in this weekend's activites, although no-one has officially said so.
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