Today we already reported on our Facebook Page that Max Anstie won’t be racing at MXGP of Thailand because of the big crash he suffered in Qatar. Later was diagnosed that his injuries are worse than first suspected so together with his team they decided to miss the MXGP in Thailand, so Anstie can recover.
Steve Dixon, Team manager:
“Unfortunately on Saturday through no fault of his own another rider stalled in front of Max, causing him to cut his foot open on someone the riders footpeg. Max required stitches and painkillers to ride, causing a lack of feeling in his foot.
In the second race Max crashed on the double jump, luckily only leaving with internal bruising and ligament tearing. Max and the Team have made the decision that riding this week could result in a much longer time out, but with some care and physio Max will hopefully be strong and back for the first round of the Maxxis British Championship or Argentina.
We are really happy with Max’s speed and this is a real shame but it’s a long season.”
Max Anstie:
“Bad news. Not going to Thailand. Will be back for Argentina. Things are worse than originally thought from the crash”