Home Moto GP Rabat undergoes successful surgery following Silverstone crash Tito Rabat was struck by Franco Morbidelli's bike in a final practice session at Silverstone which was abandoned due to several crashes. Liam Blackburn 26 August, 2018 16:31 IST Avintia Ducati rider Tito Rabat - Getty Images Liam Blackburn 26 August, 2018 16:31 IST Tito Rabat has undergone successful surgery on the triple leg-break he suffered at the British Grand Prix, Avintia Ducati have confirmed.The Spaniard was taken to University Hospital Coventry after being struck by Franco Morbidelli’s bike having aquaplaned during a final MotoGP practice session which was abandoned following several crashes at Silverstone.READ: Lorenzo takes pole, Rabat hospitalised after crash at wet SilverstoneRabat’s team subsequently tweeted: “UPDATE Tito Rabat Surgery at the University Hospital of Coventry has been successful. The fractures of right femur, tibia and fibula have been fixed. He will stay at the UCI hospital until tomorrow.”Sunday’s race was scheduled to begin 90 minutes earlier due to torrential rain being forecast in the area. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos