Monster Yamaha's Bradley Smith suffered a monster (sorry) highside during the third MotoGP free practice at Qatar this evening and was very lucky to walk away and be able to get back out on his second bike to set the sixth fastest time of the session.

"It was unfortunate to have the high side, especially as we were trying a new setting with the bike at that time. I know I am very lucky to be walking away without any injury from such a big crash and am thankful that I wasn’t hurt. I then went straight back out on my second bike, went faster and got into the top six which I am pleased about," said Smith afterwards.