Isle of Man TT rider David Johnson facing 'long road to recovery' as Australian star remains in Liverpool hospital a month after Classic TT crash
Australian David Johnson remains in hospital in Liverpool almost a month after a crash at the Classic TT on the Isle of Man.
In an update on Monday, Johnson revealed he has undergone two operations on his legs, including surgery to “rectify what proved to be quite complicated breaks” on his lower left leg.
The 43-year-old came off in the Historic Senior Classic race at Glen Helen and said the accident had been a “bitter pill to swallow” after the rear inner tube burst, causing him to crash.
In a social media post, Johnson said: “Thank you everyone for your patience with me until now. It’s been a tough month since my crash at the Classic TT.
“I’m still in Liverpool hospital after two successful operations. One on my right leg which now has a rod down the femur. The other operation was on my left lower leg rectifying what proved to be quite complicated breaks.
“My left heal was pretty much shattered. Thankfully the surgeons were happy with the result after my operations.
“Now to the race... Everything was going great at the Classic TT with a decent top 5 in the Classic Superbike race on the Steadplan ZXR. The crash was on the Manx Norton in the Classic Senior race caused by the rear inner tube bursting.
“It was an extremely hard pill to swallow, as it was a freak occurrence. No one to blame, not myself, nor the team. But on the brights side of things, it could have been worse,” he added.
“I’ve got a long road to recovery ahead of me, but I’ll recover and will arrive formidably ready for the 2027 race season.
“Thanks to the many who have reached out and sent their well wishes. It’s hard to rely to everyone individually, but know that I’ve received your messages and I couldn’t be more thankful for your love and support.
“Huge thanks to my amazing wife Ell Zee for dropping everything to be by my side over here.”
Johnson claimed a best result of seventh place at the TT in June in the Senior race on the Platinum Club Racing by Carl Cox Kawasaki. He also finished 11th and 19th in the Supersport races riding a CD Racing Kawasaki.