{
  "id": 19468512,
  "title": "Francesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/francesco-bagnaia-undergoes-successful-surgery-on-double-foot-fracture-19468512",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-11T08:06:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marco-bezzecchi-double-surgery-foot-ducati/10873770/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery in Turin on Tuesday to repair two fractures in his right foot. The injuries, identified as fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsals, were sustained during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. According to Yahoo Sports, the incident occurred when Fermin Aldeguer attempted to overtake Pedro Acosta and made contact with the rear of Bagnaia's Ducati, sending the rider through the air.\n\nBagnaia was ruled out of Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix following the crash. While he will begin rehabilitation as soon as possible, no definitive return date has been set. Motorsport.com reports that the initial target is for him to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao, scheduled for 20-22 November.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Francesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/francesco-bagnaia-undergoes-successful-surgery-on-double-foot-fracture",
        "published": "2026-11-11T08:06:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}