Francesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures sustained in his right foot during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will now begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible, with no definitive return date yet set. However, the initial target is to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao on 20-22 November ... Keep…
Italian MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a double foot fracture sustained during a crash at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday. The surgery, performed at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic in Turin, involved inserting a plate to stabilise one of the fractures in his right foot, specifically the fourth and fifth metatarsals.
Team manager Davide Tardozzi expressed hope that Bagnaia could return to competition in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao, scheduled for 20-22 November. However, the exact return date will depend on his progress following the surgery.
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