Speedway Grand Prix 2022 - Mikkel Michelsen 'hopefully not serious' after Warsaw crash as Leon Madsen defends actions

Mikkel Michelsen has provided an update on his condition after dramatically crashing out of the final of the Speedway Grand Prix of Poland. Michelsen was involved in a clash with fellow Danish rider Leon Madsen on the first lap as the two battled for second place behind Max Fricke in first. Ad/> The collision sent the 27-year-old flying from his bike across the track and into the safety barriers.

/> Speedway GP'That's a difficult call' — Michelsen excluded after crashing out of SGP final in WarsawAN HOUR AGO Michelsen was excluded for the re-race but may not have been in condition to resume regardless after lengthy treatment for an apparent arm injury and having to be helped off the track by medics. Writing on Instagram later, the Dane assured fans of his health but said he wouldn’t be racing for his country in the European team Speedway championship the following day. “Not feeling well at the moment but hopefully nothing too serious.

Fricke celebrates win he will 'never forget' in Warsaw Speedway GP Warsaw highlights as Fricke takes victory on eventful night Fricke wins dramatic Speedway GP of Poland in front of 50,000 fans in Warsaw “I have decided to pull out of tomorrow’s European Team Final in Poznan so good luck to the rest of Team DK.” /> Ironically, Michelsen was due to race alongside Madsen at the event in Poznan on Sunday in a bumper weekend of action for Polish fans who sold out the 50,000 national stadium for the SGP. Speaking after the re-race in which he finished second behind Fricke, Madsen insisted he was not to blame for the incident. “I prefer to make good starts and don't have to fight so much on the track,” he said.