From a press release issued by Yamaha Belgarda:

PAOLO CASOLI STILL IN VALENCIA

The Yamaha Belgarda rider, Paolo Casoli is currently still in the neurological department of Valencia hospital. His crash during last week’s tests at the Ricardo Tormo circuit caused a considerable cranial trauma and so the Spanish doctors decided that he should stay in hospital for a few more days (as a precaution) instead of travelling back to Italy.

Early examinations revealed no permanent damage, but the doctors thought it would be better that Casoli took time to recover properly in controlled conditions, instead of rushing.

Initially Casoli was a bit dizzy, but he soon recognised his wife Catia and team boss – Maio Meregalli. Both Catia and Maio have remained at the hospital by Casoli’s side and are happy with the rate of improvement that he is showing.

However, all agreed that Casoli will only fly home when the time is right. Massimo Corbascio (from the Clinica Mobile) is in constant contact with the hospital’s doctors and agreed that Casoli should stay in hospital until he is fully ready to travel.