Morais, who turned 38 last Saturday, broke his left foot in a qualifying crash for the Daytona 200 in the USA last weekend. He is due to race for the Yamaha-powered Polish team in the 24 Heures Motos from 13-16 April.

Wójcik Racing Team posted on social media over the weekend the following message: “Shez is currently recovering from yesterday’s crash at Daytona Speedway, but he’ll be ready for the 24 Heures Motos”.

A post from South African-born Morais: “I must mend quickly now”.

Photo: Facebook.com/sheridan.morais.3