World Champion Casey Stoner is said to be recovering well from health issues in Australia prior to his return to racing at the Grande Premio de Portugal.

The Ducati Marlboro competitor skipped the events at Brno, Indianapolis and Misano after returning home in Tamworth, New South Wales to attempt to recover from illness that he incurred at the Barcelona event in June, which unfortunately saw him unable to overcome in the rounds at Assen, Laguna Seca, Sachsenring and Donington.

Stoner has been relaxing with a fishing trip in the Northern Territory at a location named Top End, where he took in the sights of local wildlife and enjoyed quality time with his family. He is said to be doing well after suffering harsh fatigue which has seen him miss the aforementioned events.

Many of his MotoGP opponents have wished Stoner a quick recover and his squad certainly hope that he comes back to fine form in Portugal which is scheduled for just over three weeks time.

Stoner was quoted as commenting, “I feel I’m getting better up here, and my appetite has really come back. We caught lots of fish, saw huge crocs and amazing birdlife. It was just like I expected Top End barra fishing to be.”