MotoGP world champion Dani Pedrosa to have operation after fracturing his leg . He had an operation on Saturday afternoon , the official MotoGP Web site reported , after being flown to Careggi Hospital in Florence and then moved to the orthopedic trauma center . American thrown off his bike during practice session ahead of home race in Mugello . He will miss a race for the first time since his debut in the second class in 1996 . Championship leader Dani Pedrosa qualifies first on grid behind Dani Pedrosa .
MotoGP world champion Dani Pedrosa to have operation after fracturing his leg . American thrown off his bike during practice session ahead of home race in Mugello . He will miss a race for the first time since his debut in the second class in 1996 . Championship leader Dani Pedrosa qualifies first on grid behind Dani Pedrosa .