Man some people just can't catch a break! So gutted for Shaun in his first race back after his hand injury...

This was his triumphant return to the FIM MXGP World championship... and he crashed out on the start of the first turn, and in pretty spectacular fashion. The pile up was nasty taking down Febvre, Lupino, Boulard & few others. Shaun managed to limp off the track but after being seen by the medical crew it was confirmed he has sustained a fractured arm and elbow. As with any injury of this scale there will be no return date until after he has undergone surgery and started physio but its a huge blow which should keep him sidelined until August at the very least.

Check out Shauns nasty crash on GoPro

I hate seeing bad luck like this to such a promising rider, there is nothing that can prepare you for freak accidents like this its just the nature of the sport. All we can do is wish Shaun a speedy recovery and i look forward to seeing him back to full health as soon as possible.

Full MXGP Italy race report and videos to come soon guys!