2012 Val d'Isère Track Explanation With Tracey Hannah

Before the crash that ended her season, Tracey Hannah talked us through the DHI track at Val d'Isère

Tracey unfortunately suffered a bad crash in practice in Val d'Isère on Friday and is currently in hospital.

Early reports suggest that the Australian was on a fast part of the top of the track when she fell, and she was airlifted to hospital.

Tracey has reportedly has suffered a fractured femur and collarbone according to information from France, with more news expected over the weekend.

Everyone at redbull.com/bike wishes Tracey a speedy recovery and hopefully she'll be back on the track very soon.

In the meantime, in this video Tracey gives us her view of the track that plays host to the sixth UCI DHI round of the season.

Rachel Atherton was the fastest qualifier today, while equivalent hot favourite for the World Cup title in the men's, and winner of all but one event this season, Aaron Gwin, also crashed badly in the men's session and finished 57th fastest.

You can see how things work out for the frontrunners in our coverage of both the elite women's and men's downhill finals from 2.15pm on Sunday July 29. Click here to watch