‘Wonderboy’ Paz back on the saddle after suffering from hand injury

Filipino rider McKinley Kyle Paz has rejoined the races at this season's Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Junior GP Moto2 European Championships after missing the previous round due to an injury in his right hand.

Paz went back to the grid in Round 4 held in Portugal where he crossed the checkered flag at the 14th spot for Races 1 and 2.

The rider, nicknamed “Wonderboy”, also showed consistency in Barcelona after he finished 14th place in the initial race and 12th place in the next.

Per Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH), the injury was one of the setbacks that Paz had to endure in the journey in the race series.

“Competing with the best young riders in Europe requires a virtually unrelenting series of trials that will squeeze out the very best in any racer. For the Filipino, it’s all about staying focused on the goal: racing our flag,” YMPH said in a statement.

Paz and Yamaha Philippines Stylo Bike Racing Team will soldier on in the competition as they participate for Round 6 set on October 8 in Motorland Aragon, Spain.

Photos from Yamaha Motor Philippines

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