MOTOGP: Miller fit for British Grand Prix

The Marc VDS rider sustained hairline fractures to his T6 vertebra and right wrist in a warm-up accident at last month's Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

Although he had been given medical clearance to return for the Czech GP at Brno a week later, the decision was made to rest him to ensure he made a complete recovery.

But further tests were required at Silverstone today to ensure Miller was fit enough to return.

"After a medical assessment that showed significant improvement to the back injury, Jack Miller will ride in the British GP," said a team statement.

Hayden, who left MotoGP at the end of 2015 to race in the World Superbike Championship with Honda, was the likely stand-in had Miller not been fit.

Originally on Autosport.com