Bayliss 'fit and well'.

The Ducati Marlboro Team have released the following statement regarding the condition of Troy Bayliss, who was briefly knocked out after tangling with Marco Melandri whilst battling for the lead in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix:

"Following his spectacular crash in the Australian Grand Prix in Phillip Island yesterday, in which he suffered mild concussion, Troy would like to inform everybody that he is fit and well and on his way home. The Australian rider, who had been taken to Melbourne hospital for routine checks, in fact returned to the circuit on Sunday night after he had been given the all clear.

"At this very moment he is in Singapore with the rest of the Ducati Marlboro Team awaiting a flight that will take them all back to Europe in time for Troy to return to his Monaco home first thing on Tuesday morning. He will then have two weeks at home before preparing for the final round of the 2003 MotoGP Championship at Valencia on November 2.

"Both Troy and Ducati would like to thank the many fans around the world for "showing their concern.""