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Dettwiler Now Stable After Sepang Moto3 Crash as Rueda Plans Hand Surgery in Spain

Teams reported the improved conditions three days after a sighting-lap collision that red-flagged the race.

Overview

  • CIP Green Power said Noah Dettwiler’s status has been downgraded to stable and he remains under observation in intensive care in Kuala Lumpur.
  • The Swiss rider underwent multiple surgeries after the incident and will continue to be closely monitored, according to a team and family statement.
  • Red Bull KTM Ajo reported that Jose Antonio Rueda sustained a serious concussion, body contusions and a fractured right hand, and he has been transferred to a private hospital.
  • Doctors expect Rueda to fly to Spain on Thursday for surgery on his right hand in Barcelona, with bruising on his lungs described as improving.
  • Reports indicate Dettwiler’s bike developed a technical problem exiting Turn 3 on the sighting lap, he slowed to the side and was struck from behind by Rueda; the Moto3 race later resumed in a shortened 10-lap format.