What Happened to Lucas Coenen in Czech Republic? Banged Up and Did Not Race
Motocross racer Lucas Coenen has withdrawn from the MXGP of Czech Republic due to a persistent leg injury and sciatic nerve compression. His absence allowed rival Jeffrey Herlings to take a significant lead in the championship standings.
Why it matters
The injury significantly impacts the competitive landscape of the 2024 MXGP championship as the series moves to Belgium.
Another tough weekend for the Coenen brothers at the MXGP of Czech Republic. Lucas Coenen pulled out midway through the qualifying race on Saturday while dealing with the leg injury that impacted him one week ago in Great Britain and forced him to pull out of both motos last Sunday. Unfortunately, the 13th round of the 19-round championship would look similar for Lucas Coenen : no points all weekend long.
After his main competitor in the championship, Jeffrey Herlings won the qualifying moto at the MXGP of Czech Republic, Lucas Coenen only led Herlings by one point in the championship standings.
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