Australian fan favourite Robbie Maddison is in doubt for this weekend’s Red Bull X-Fighters debut in Australia at Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, following a practice crash late on Thursday afternoon.

The X-Fighters were taking part in their first ride on the official course, however Maddison was airlifted out to the Royal North Shore hospital with unconfirmed injuries.

Maddo’s incident made headline evening news throughout Sydney, with initial reports suggesting that he suffered a concussion in the accident.

Reports state that Maddison was airlifted to hospital because of the location of the event on Cockatoo Island, with no ground transportation available.

Stay tuned for more information on the 30-year-old’s health as we get it here at MotoOnline.com.au.

Currently in its 10th year, Red Bull X-Fighters lands in Australia for the first time in its history on Saturday. Maddison sits in sixth place overall on the tour coming into this sixth and final stop.