Alex Rins reveals ongoing injury struggles from serious 2023 MotoGP crash
Alex Rins has opened up on the ongoing injury struggles he has from his 2023 Mugello crash
Yamaha MotoGP rider Alex Rins has admitted in a new video that his shin “hasn’t healed” and his “tibia isn’t attached to the bone” three years on from a serious crash at Mugello.
The six-time MotoGP race winner crashed heavily during the Italian Grand Prix weekend when he was with LCR Honda and badly broke his right leg.
He missed most of the remainder of the 2023 season, while his results since have been lacking after a move to Yamaha for 2024.
Alex Rins has always been adamant that his injury has had no bearing on his results over the last two years.
However, in a new video from the official MotoGP website, he opened up on the nature of his injury almost three years on.
“A lot of riders live with pain; they’re in pain every day,” he began.
“In my case, I suffered a serious injury in 2023.
“Even now, my shin hasn’t healed, my tibia isn’t attached to the bone.
“I have a screw that goes up and down. And in the end, you accept it.
“It’s tough to get used to the pain, but you accept it.
“And, call me crazy, but when I returned to the track, and went through that same corner, I didn’t have time to think about what happened.
“The scars are like tattoos. In the end, it’s the story of your life.
“Being able to ride, being able to dedicate yourself to something you enjoy, is what keeps you going; it means you keep pushing. I feel very fortunate.”
Rins’ form of late has cast further doubt on his MotoGP career continuing beyond the end of the 2026 season.
Yamaha’s factory team looks set for a complete change for 2027, with reports linking 2024 world champion Jorge Martin to a seat alongside current Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura.
At Pramac, Toprak Razgatlioglu has a deal in place with Yamaha to continue into next year, while Moto2 frontrunner Izan Guevara has been linked to the team’s second seat.
The 30-year-old sits 18th in the standings on three points, with a best finish of 14th coming at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
While there is likely not a race seat available for Rins for 2027 now, his experience of the V4 bike going into a new rules cycle could make him a valuable test rider for Yamaha.
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