Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall'Igna has expressed deep concern that Francesco Bagnaia might not be able to ride his Desmosedici one last time before concluding his illustrious tenure with the Italian manufacturer. A right foot injury suffered during the Qatar Sprint race has cast severe doubt over the two-time MotoGP World Champion's availability for the final two Grand Prix rounds.
The unfortunate crash occurred on the opening lap of the Lusail Sprint session at the final corner. Bagnaia was an innocent victim in a chain reaction triggered when young rider Fermin Aldeguer misjudged his braking marker while attempting a pass. The resulting highside launched the Italian off his machine, resulting in fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsals of his right foot.
Bagnaia underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, November 10, in Turin, where a stabilization plate was fitted to repair his fourth metatarsal. Despite the surgical success, the recovery window remains extremely tight. The Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao is scheduled for November 20-22, quickly followed by the season finale in Valencia from November 27-29.
With Bagnaia already confirmed to join Aprilia—making way for young sensation Pedro Acosta at Borgo Panigale—a proper send-off on track carries immense emotional weight. Dall'Igna highlighted Bagnaia's stellar pace in Lusail prior to the incident, stating: "Pecco rode fantastically right from the first free practice sessions. He was fast, precise, and highly competitive. It was a true pleasure to see him competing at the front like that."
The Ducati chief emphasized that giving Bagnaia a fitting farewell is the team's top priority following their joint title triumphs in 2022 and 2023. "We do not know exactly when he will return to the track, but we look forward to welcoming him back to our garage so we can give him the farewell he truly deserves," Dall'Igna added. Team Manager Davide Tardozzi confirmed Bagnaia is eager to return in Portimao, pending medical clearance.
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