Team Suzuki World MXGP has confirmed Ben Townley will be back on track for this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin following a wrist injury that saw him miss two rounds.

New Zealander Townley has been back aboard the factory RM-Z450 for two weeks in the lead-up to Britain, to resume his comeback season at the most elite level of the world championship.

“I’m 100 percent in for Matterley and it’s a really enjoyable track, one of those very modern type of motocross circuits,” said Townley, who rode the course for his country 10 years ago at the Motocross of Nations.

“I’ve been on the bike since the Sunday of St Jean and my condition is not perfect, but I am slowly getting there. It is a slow process unfortunately and I’ll just have to strap the wrist and do my best.

“My injury was actually the same thing that happened to Kevin [Strijbos]. It has improved and it doesn’t affect my riding too much, it is just a matter of getting up to speed. I’m looking forward to the UK because the fans are always so vocal and gather in these pockets of support that give any race there such a nice atmosphere.”

MXGP teammate Strijbos – who has the same damaged capsule problem – is set to try a moto on Wednesday after having to sit out the last round in France. A late call will be made on his participation in the UK. Meanwhile MX2 entry Brian Hsu will also return.