PR from Hondaworld Racing
Honda World Motocross rider Max Nagl will not take part in the Grand Prix of Thailand this weekend at the second round of the World MX1 Championship in Si Racha, as he has been admitted to hospital with a stomach infection.
Nagl, who was already suffering with a hand injury during his Honda Grand Prix debut last weekend, struggled throughout race day in the season opener in Qatar with stomach pain, fatigue and vomiting. The initial diagnosis from Clinica staff at the circuit was food poisoning, and he was given rehydration drugs to help him recover from the demands of the races. Nagl’s condition deteriorated after the event, which took place on Saturday evening, and he was admitted to the local hospital in Doha for further treatment.
Flying to Thailand a day late, despite still suffering with tenderness in his stomach, Nagl’s condition improved throughout the week and yesterday the 25-year-old racer felt well enough to begin some light training, although he has been incredibly cautious with his food intake. Overnight Nagl’s condition deteriorated again with vomiting and diarrhea, which has concluded with him returning to hospital. Further tests by staff at the Bangkok hospital in Pattaya has given a diagnosis of a stomach infection and Nagl is currently receiving intravenous antibiotics and fluids for rehydration, so therefore will be unable to compete this weekend in the incredibly hot conditions at the Si Racha track.
Once Nagl’s illness has improved the incredibly disappointed German racer, who was looking to put last weekend’s tough race behind him, will return to Europe to recover fully.
Lorenzo Resta: Honda World Motocross Team Manager
“Obviously this is a huge disappointment for Max and the team, but there is nothing we can do at all. Max was in a lot of pain after the race last week, but the diagnosis meant that we expected a good recovery by the middle of the week. We have been monitoring him carefully with regular treatment from the team doctor, and although Max showed some improvement yesterday, he was really sick this morning, which was making it look less and less likely that he could race, especially in such hot and humid conditions. Max is a fighter and for sure he wishes to be on track this weekend, but we can just hope that he gets well as soon as possible, as we will certainly miss him. He is currently receiving treatment at the local hospital, where we hope his condition will improve quickly for him to be able to fly home to make a good recovery.”
