German Max Nagl in action before breaking his collarbone last weekend.

Red Bull KTM factory rider Max Nagl is recovering after successful surgery to a fractured collarbone and will be back riding as soon as possible in the upcoming rounds of the Motocross World Championship.

German star Nagl, one of the three KTM factory riders contesting the MX1 World Championship, crashed during qualifying for the French MX1 GP last Saturday, suffering a broken collarbone in the incident.

The operation was carried out at the St. Elisabeth Hospital in Herenthals, Belgium, by renowned surgeon Dr. Claes, who specialises in athletic injuries of this kind. Doctors said that the fracture, which was a clean break, was secured with a titanium plate and six screws.

Doctors are pleased with the outcome of the surgery and satisfied with Nagl’s progress. Given the high level of fitness of the rider, they are confident that the fracture will heal without complications, and KTM spokesperson Valentina Ragni said Nagl was in good spirits and expects to be back on his KTM in the shortest possible time.

Prior to the accident Nagl was second in the world championship standings behind Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate and defending champion Tony Cairoli.