Samsung Crescent Racing Suzuki's John Hopkins is recovering from surgery back home in California after undergoing an operation earlier this week on the third finger of his right hand to correct a break and dislocation sustained in a crash during the Brno round of MotoGP last weekend.

Hopkins had been running inside the top ten before the crash in the final free practice session and flew back home to undergo surgery. He also suffered fractures to his first and second fingers which required no special treatment and are healing in the normal way.

Team manager Jack Valentine said:

"John flew home to the States immediately after the accident and his surgeon assessed the damage then operated on the third finger. He is now relaxing at home and on the recommendation of his surgeon is undertaking all the usual rehabilitation treatments like hyperbaric chamber sessions. The aim is for John to come back 100% fit; his goal and that of Samsung Crescent Racing is still to win the 2011 BSB Championship. Early next week we should be in a better position to report on how the injury is progressing, but for now we understand all is going to plan and we can look forward to seeing 'Hopper' back on the grid soon."