Redding qualified second fastest for the Moto2 race at San Marino

Scott Redding is ready to race at the Aragon Moto2 race next weekend after being involved in the accident that killed Shoya Tomizawa at San Marino.

The 19-year-old died after coming off his bike and colliding with Alex de Angelis and Redding in the Moto2 race.

Redding was knocked unconscious and had to have 12 stitches in his back.

"The wound to my back is already improving and I'm determined to get back on the bike as soon as possible," he said.

"We have a one-day test at Valencia next week, which will give me a chance to check everything is okay with my back, before heading to Aragon for the next race."

I haven't seen the crash on television and I don't want to, but I do know that I was very lucky to escape serious injury Scott Redding

The 17-year-old Gloucestershire rider still has no recollection of the accident and is still coming to terms with the loss of Tomizawa.

"He was a really good guy and will definitely be missed in the paddock and on the track, " added Redding.

"My thoughts are with his family, friends and team, who all suffered a huge loss at the weekend.

"I don't remember anything about the crash; one minute I was on the gas as normal and the rest is just a blank.

"I haven't seen the crash on television and I don't want to, but I do know that I was very lucky to escape serious injury."

The next Moto2 race takes place at the Aragon circuit from 17-19 September.

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