This season, the Finnish rider, have difficulties to compete in the MotoGP level and up to the Australian Grand Prix, could only ranked 17th in the standings. This situation occurred after he suffered a shoulder injury that earned in the French GP. Pramac off Kallio also the reason for this rider could recover his injury and ready to fight again in the race for the 2011 season, with the possibility in the classroom Moto2.
"Injuries are increasingly felt after the Japanese Grand Prix, especially on the left shoulder. I immediately spoke with the team and they understand the situation that I experienced and I agreed to try in Malaysia and Australia before deciding to continue this season or not," says Kallio