Francesco Bagnaia has suffered multiple fractures: taken out by Aldeguer in Qatar

Things were finally going well for Pecco Bagnaia again, when he crashed! Fourth in Friday’s free practice, fifth in qualifying, then knocked off his bike on the first lap of Saturday evening’s race in the final corner before the long start-finish straight by Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini Ducati) whilst running in fifth place. The young Spaniard braked far too late, ramming into Bagnaia’s bike, causing his Ducati to break into pieces as it rolled over countless times. Pecco was also sent flying through the air and hit the tarmac hard, but he was conscious when the race was stopped and the medical team rushed to the Italian’s aid.

Injured Pecco Bagnaia: Initial diagnosis confirmed

“Initial examinations of Francesco Bagnaia at the medical centre of the Lusail International Circuit revealed two fractures in his right foot, affecting the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones,” said MotoGP’s medical director, Dr Angel Charte. “The rider will be transferred to a hospital in Doha for further examination to determine whether the fractures require surgical treatment.”

For the two-time MotoGP champion, the Qatar Grand Prix in the Persian Gulf is therefore over. Should the doctors deem surgery necessary, Bagnaia intends to return to Italy as soon as possible, according to Ducati. This is provided that no further serious injuries come to light during the more detailed examinations at the hospital. In addition to the two fractures, he has several severe bruises all over his body.

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Streckenposten

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Marc Márquez & Jorge Martin

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Pol Espargaró

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Johann Zarco

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Francesco Bagnaia

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Raúl Fernández

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Cal Crutchlow

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Enea Bastianini

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Fermin Aldeguer

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Jorge Martin

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Pedro Acosta

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Fabio di Giannantonio

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Fabio di Giannantonio

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The crash has had little impact on his – already troubled – World Championship campaign. He trails Alex Marquez, who is ahead of him in the standings and is also sidelined through injury in Doha, by 24 points. And he holds a 37-point lead over Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3), who is behind him. There are no races the weekend after Qatar. The 29-year-old should be back on his feet by the time the action resumes in Portimão in 13 days’ time.

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