German Stefan Bradl is out of the Australian GP.

LCR Honda’s Stefan Bradl has been declared unfit to contest this weekend’s Tissot Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, after participating in FP1 on Friday.

The 23-year-old from Germany completed just 11 laps in free practice before a second medical exam confirmed him out for the weekend,

“There was a very small chance for me to ride here and we knew it would have been much better in Japan but I wanted to try anyway,” Bradl said. “Of course it was painful and even the mobility of the ankle is not perfect yet, this is the reason why I have been declared unfit and I agree with them.

“I had injections and painkillers this morning but I was too slow on the track and this is too risky for me and also for the other riders. The Clinica Mobile staff made an excellent job and I could jump on the bike only five days after the surgery so I want to thank them because they are helping me to heal quickly.

“I am frustrated but I have done the impossible to be back here: now we will concentrate to be as close to 100 percent fit as we can for Japan.”

Bradl underwent surgery last Saturday night in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, and will now target a return at Motegi next weekend.