Italian MotoGP star Valentino Rossi has been declared fit to take part in his home race at Mugello on Sunday, despite injuries suffered in a motocross training accident.
The nine-time world champion had been a doubt after suffering chest and abdominal injuries and spent a night in hospital a week ago.
Despite being in what he described as "severe" pain after the accident, Rossi's condition has improved sufficiently for doctors to declare him fit to participate at Mugello, starting with Friday's practice sessions.
A statement from Rossi's team read: "Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Valentino Rossi is declared fit to participate in this weekend's Gran Premio d'Italia Oakley.
"Earlier this afternoon the nine-time world champion underwent a routine medical check-up at the Autodromo del Mugello.
"VR46 fans from all over the world can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that FIM medical director, Dr Giancarlo Di Filippo, the chief medical officer of the Mugello Circuit, Dr Remo Barbagli, and the MotoGP medical director, Dr Angel Charte, have found Rossi to be in a suitable condition to take part in his home Grand Prix, starting with tomorrow's free practice sessions."
The 38-year-old currently lies third in the rider standings, 23 points behind his Spanish Yamaha team-mate and overall leader Maverick Vinales.
