Pedrosa in doubt for US MotoGP

MADRID (AFP) — Spanish MotoGP title contender Dani Pedrosa could miss this weekend's United States leg of the series because of injuries he suffered in a crash at Sunday's German race.

The Honda rider broke his left wrist and a finger in his left hand, whilst also spraining his right ankle.

"A decision as to whether he rides in the United States or not will be taken either on Tuesday or Wednesday," the team announced.

Pedrosa had set a searing pace in the wet conditions in Germany and was over five seconds ahead when he came to grief after five of the 30 laps.

Australian world champion Casey Stoner went on to win the race - his third successive victory - while Rossi was second, giving him enough points to overhaul Pedrosa at the top of the standings.

Rossi leads Pedrosa by 16 points while Stoner is four points adrift of the Spaniard