A hand injury sustained during the opening round of the Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Championship in Redcliffe has forced SX1 rider Zac Watson to withdraw from the remaining rounds of the season as he continues to recover.
Injury and Season Impact
During the Redcliffe round, Watson crashed in the first final and initially feared a broken scaphoid. Later scans revealed damage to his trapezium, a nearby bone in the hand. The 21-year-old was ruled out of the Sydney round in Cronulla and later confirmed he would sit out both the Melbourne and Adelaide events to focus on recovery.
Watson said limited preparation time and his priority to heal properly influenced his decision. The Redcliffe race marked his final appearance with Rising Motorsports after two years with the team.
Background and Recent Statement
Watson shared on social media that he would step away from the remaining rounds and begin preparing for 2026. He thanked Rising Motorsports for their support and the opportunities provided throughout his time with the team.
Earlier in the season, Watson competed in the MXGP rounds in China and Australia, switching from Triumph to KTM machinery before AUSX. Due to the short turnaround, he had only a few days of supercross training before the Redcliffe event.
Recovery Outlook
Watson initially expected to recover in about three weeks after confirming the injury was not to his scaphoid. However, the timing between rounds and his focus on long-term performance led to his decision to end his AUSX campaign early.
The setback concludes an active year for Watson, who placed fifth in the ProMX standings and is linked to a move to the KTM Racing Team in 2026.
Published 3-Nov-2025