Jorge Lorenzo will miss the final race of the 2011 F1 season . Japanese test rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga will replace the 2010 world champion for Sunday 's race in the Spanish port city . `` Lorenzo continues to make good progress in recovery following plastic surgery to repair damage to the ring finger of his left hand sustained in Phillip Island three weeks ago , '' read a statement on the sport 's official website . The Spaniard is still recovering from plastic surgery on his face . Sunday 's race in Valencia is the first since the death of # ##ni .
Jorge Lorenzo will miss the final race of the 2011 F1 season . The Spaniard is still recovering from plastic surgery on his face . Sunday 's race in Valencia is the first since the death of # ##ni .