Bobryshev, who is nearly recovered from the thumb injury sustained at the start of the season, has been battling with a cough he picked up at the beginning of the week, which has developed into an illness that will prevent him from being able to ride for the remainder of this weekend.
The Russian star was diagnosed with Bronchitis on Wednesday and received treatment in hospital last evening for a raised temperature, which saw some improvement this morning. However, despite everyone’s best efforts including missing first practice to reduce the amount of riding, after only completing a handful of laps in pre-qualifying it has been agreed it is unsafe for him to race.
The Bronchitis has caused a dry cough that has been making it difficult for Bobryshev to breathe, and with a raised temperature as well as some vertigo while riding at altitude in the dry conditions at the Guadalajara track, the Honda pilot feels too weak to race his CRF 450R machine safely.
While incredibly disappointed, Bobryshev will now concentrate on recovering for the next Grand Prix in one week’s time while teammate Rui Gonçalves, who is also carrying an injury, will fly the flag for the Honda World Motocross team this weekend.