After horror crash nearly killed him, Stuart Easton gets back on motorbike for first time to defend Macau Grand Prix title
Scot is returning to the track after a huge crash almost cost him his life as he looks for his fifth title on the Guia circuit
The 32-year-old Scot said he was “very lucky” to be alive after a spectacular crash ended his British Superbike Championship campaign in round six at Brands Hatch in England in July. He suffered a leg fracture and damaged knee.
I tried to ride [again] but I wasn’t able to do so. This will be my first time riding since the injury
Easton said he would take part in his first race since his accident at the 49th edition of the Far East classic on November 21.
“I tried to ride [again] but I wasn’t able to do so. This will be my first time riding since the injury,” said Easton, who will be racing for Tommy Hill’s Yamaha team in Macau.
The double British Superbike champion said he had not done any testing on his new YZF-R1 Yamaha and will be racing “cold”.
“Hopefully the practice sessions will be enough. This will be one of the drawbacks with the lack of preparedness and time on the bike.