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Petronas Yamaha SRT’s Fabio Quartararo has been ruled out of FP2 at Phillip Island’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix this afternoon following a high-side in the opening practice session earlier today.

The French rookie was taken to the Phillip Island medical centre for further checks, however, X-rays revealed no fractures, but he will undergo further treatment of a hematoma in his left ankle.

Quartararo was flicked from his satellite YZR-M1 on entry into Siberia this morning, which was held in damp conditions, and the 20-year-old was immediately stretchered off while crutching his left leg. His time was still quick enough to place him seventh on the time-sheets.

As a result, the newly-awarded Rookie of the Year has been declared fit for the rest of the weekend, but he won’t participate in FP2 due to the painkillers that he was administered. Quartararo’s condition will be monitored closely and checked again ahead prior to tomorrow’s action.