Factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia has finally broken his silence on social media, providing a direct update following his violent accident during the MotoGP sprint race at the Lusail International Circuit. The double world champion suffered double fractures to his right foot after being collected in a dramatic first-lap collision.
The frightening crash unfolded when Gresini's Fermin Aldeguer misjudged his braking zone into the final corner while fighting for position with Pedro Acosta. Aldeguer's machine slammed directly into the rear of Bagnaia's factory Ducati, triggering a horrific impact that immediately forced race control to deploy the red flags.
Marshals quickly rushed to the scene, stretchering the Italian rider away before transferring him to a nearby hospital for thorough medical checks. Scans later confirmed fractures to both the fourth and fifth metatarsals of his right foot, ruling him out of Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix as team officials arranged for his immediate flight back to Italy for surgery.
Taking to Instagram to address his supporters, Bagnaia reflected on an otherwise promising weekend before the unfortunate incident occurred. "What can I say? I will be right back guys," Bagnaia wrote in his official statement. "It feels strange to say it, but Qatar has actually been one of the best weekends of the season for me. Unfortunately, sometimes, no matter how hard you try to turn things around, they just don't go your way."
Bagnaia expressed gratitude for the overwhelming messages of support from fans and confirmed his positive mindset despite a frustrating 2026 campaign. Ducati has stated that the surgical procedure will take place early this week in Italy, leaving his exact return timeline uncertain ahead of the final rounds in Portugal and Valencia. Read our in-depth analysis and stay updated with all the latest paddock news.
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