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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.
The Italian will now begin rehabilitation, with his return slated for the next round in Portimao on 20‑22 November, according to team manager Davide Tardozzi. The target is to have him ready for the Portuguese Grand Prix, with Valencia as a backup option if needed.
Bagnaia was pushing for a strong sprint result at Losail when a multi‑rider incident unfolded. As Fermin Aldeguer attempted to overtake Pedro Acosta, the Gresini rider over‑braked, causing his front wheel to strike the rear of Bagnaia’s Ducati.
The impact sent Bagnaia airborne and he landed hard on the track. He remained conscious, and medical checks later revealed fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsals of his right foot. He was taken to a hospital in Doha and, upon returning to Italy, required surgical intervention, ruling him out of Sunday’s race.
The operation was performed in Turin on Tuesday by Dr. Luigi Milano at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic. Ducati confirmed that a fixation plate was attached to the fourth metatarsal, stabilising the injury. The team says his rehabilitation will begin shortly, and his progress will dictate the exact timeline for his return to competition.
Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
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“Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a double fracture of the fourth and fifth metatarsals in his right foot, sustained following a crash during the opening laps of last Saturday’s Sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix,” the Borgo Panigale‑based manufacturer said in a statement.
“The medical team, led by Dr. Luigi Milano at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic in Turin, successfully attached a fixation plate to the fourth metatarsal of his right foot. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider will begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible. His progress over the next few days will determine the exact timeline for his return to competition.”
