CARL Fogarty today provided a strong indication that he is set to call time on his racing career.

The four-times World Superbike champion was hoping to be in a position to make a concrete decision on his future after the first real work-out for his injured arm at a testing session at Mugello, Spain.

But, although he still wants more time, his intentions are fairly clear.

Fogarty, who smashed his left arm in three places in a horrific 140mph fall in Australia in April, completed only five laps on his old Ducati bike and did not expect to even attempt to ride today.

He said: "I really struggled. It was really hard work.

"I did three laps which were a disaster and then had a rest for 10 minutes.

"After another two laps I was in agony. The pain was unbearable.

"I did not believe how far away I am from being fit.

"I am one per cent of the guy I was 12 months ago.

"But there will be no decision made yet.

"I might be in a better position this time next week."