Don't Do That Last Practice Lap

It was a Monday, but it was the 13th. On his last lap on day one of Phillip Island testing, John Hopkins high-sided before braking for turn two. It had been a damp day, but Hopper blames the crash on a used tyre and too much entry speed. He came down on his right hand, fracturing a bone at the base of his missing fourth digit. He's back in California now and will most likely miss the SBK opener downunder next week. Poor hippity Hopper ... guy just can't catch a break.