09.05.10 | Celebrations and commiserations for Toseland in Monza
Sterilgarda Yamahas James Toseland continued his return to form at Monza in Italy today with a second place finish for his third consecutive podium in the 2010 Superbike World Championship. He fought hard with eventual race winner Max Biaggi, team-mate Cal Crutchlow and championship leader Leon Haslam but held his position to the chequered flag.
Despite being happy to return to the podium, the determined Brit confessed to being back to his old self by becoming frustrated at not yet winning a race. He lined up for race two with a strong focus on securing that elusive victory, but his efforts were thwarted early when he was caught up in a multi-rider crash at the first corner on the opening lap of the 18-lap race.
The Brit got away from the grid cleanly but had his front brake clipped by another rider as he turned into the first corner, causing the Yamaha to lock up and send him sliding off track along with several other World Superbike contenders. The BKS-supported rider walked away from the racing incident with no major physical injuries but was taken to the local hospital for a CT scan to check that he is safe to race next week after suffering concussion from the crash.
Having briefly moved up to fourth overall in the championship after race one, a lack of points in race two means that Toseland moved back down the standings to remain in fifth.
Fan's comments
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babe.40
Wot a great ride u had in race 1..
Was gutted for u in race 2.. Hope both your scans come back clear and that your fully fit for the next race.. Take care..x
delbert
well boy, you need to get on to the front row, then it would be easy to show just how good you are. starting down the field gives you to much to do and you then put yourself at risk by riding so hard, as in monza race two. get your act together and start winning boy.
HEVNSTU
Well done in race 1 :) Hope u r ok after your crash. Good luck next week
nickrs
Well done on race one james great to watch ya throw that R1 about, looks like ya havin fun again! :)
Marg
Hope you're alright JT. It was a nasty crash.
michelle
great race yesterday lets see about geting a wim this weekend. shame about second race but never mind
Paula
Race 1-NICE ONE!!!,Race 2-OMG!!Glad your BKS leathers are living up to their high standard,look after that head of yours and the hand,or I'll have to send some bubble wrap over!!xx
rob35
well done for the first race mate guitted for you on the 2 race hope you are ok keep your chin up mate
kazamac
Well done race one James, hope you are ok after race two, fit,and well, and ready to ride another day, looked horrible on tv but good to see you walk away. thank god for excellent safety equipment, hope your head doesnt hurt too much, (i fractured mine once, ouch. explains ALOT) lol look forward to racing next week go get em!!
bikerjude
Good job in race 1 - shame about race 2, but s*** happens in racing! Corners straight after the start are definitely dangerous!
Hope that you are OK for Kyalami and that the volcano behaves itself.
That crash could have been a lot worse, and did look bad on TV as you seem to be clipped on the head by the following bike. Keep smiling!