Bagnaia misses MotoGP race after double foot fracture
The Ducati rider will undergo surgery in Italy after being injured during the sprint in Qatar.
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Francesco Bagnaia will not compete in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix. The MotoGP rider has two fractures in his right foot and is returning to Italy for surgery, MotoGP and Ducati report.
According to MotoGP, Bagnaia sustained the injury on Saturday during the sprint at the Lusail International Circuit. The fractures affect the fourth and fifth metatarsals of his right foot. After the crash, the Italian was examined at the circuit’s medical centre.
Ducati announced on Sunday that Bagnaia will not take part in the race. The team confirmed that he is returning to Italy for further treatment. No details have yet been given about the precise recovery time.
The injury occurred after Bagnaia made contact with Fermín Aldeguer of Gresini Racing during the sprint. Ducati described the incident as a crash following that contact. The crash brought Bagnaia’s race weekend to an end.
The withdrawal means that Bagnaia will miss an important race weekend in the battle for positions in the championship. MotoGP reported that Marc Márquez secured a first match point for the world title with his sprint victory; Sunday’s race could further influence the title battle.
According to Italian media, the rider said he was doing well under the circumstances. It is not yet known when he can return to MotoGP after the operation. It is also unclear whether he will be able to compete in the next race in Portugal.
For Ducati, it remains uncertain when the rider will be able to race again. A replacement for Bagnaia in Qatar has not yet been announced, and no decision has been published about a possible start in Portugal.
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The key facts have been confirmed by official MotoGP and Ducati reporting. The text makes clear which information is still missing, including the recovery time and any replacement.
- confirmed Bagnaia is missing the Qatar Grand Prix because of two fractures in his right foot. — Confirmed by MotoGP and Ducati Media House. source
- confirmed The fractures affect the fourth and fifth metatarsals. — Mentioned in MotoGP’s medical update. source
- confirmed Bagnaia is returning to Italy for surgery. — Mentioned by ANSA and Ducati-related reporting. source
- confirmed The injury occurred after contact with Fermín Aldeguer. — Ducati describes the incident as a crash following contact. source
- confirmed The recovery time and participation in the next race are not yet known. — The official sources consulted provide no decision on this. source
Editor's note
The injury and missing the race have been confirmed by MotoGP and Ducati. The timing of the operation and the recovery time are not yet known.Sources
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