The Ducati factory squad has received positive medical updates regarding Francesco Bagnaia following his heavy opening-lap crash at the recent Lusail sprint race. The Italian rider was unfortunately collected by Gresini competitor Fermin Aldeguer in an incident that immediately ended his race and forced him to undergo rigorous medical checks.
The impact left the double world champion with two fractures in his right foot and multiple severe bruises across his body. Following initial evaluations at the circuit medical center, Bagnaia was flown back to Italy on Sunday to undergo further comprehensive examinations by leading orthopedic specialists in his home country.
Medical intervention took place on November 10, with surgeons successfully addressing the fractures in his fourth and fifth right metatarsal bones. According to an official statement released by the factory team on Tuesday evening, the medical team led by Dr. Luigi Milano at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic successfully fixed a plate onto the right fourth metatarsal bone.

Bagnaia will now commence his rehabilitation program as quickly as possible. The exact timeline for the reigning star's return to competitive action remains dependent on his ongoing healing progress and tissue recovery over the next crucial couple of weeks.
Despite the physical setback, the 29-year-old remains determined to work closely with medical experts and the manufacturer to ensure a swift comeback. The primary target is to recover in time for the upcoming Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao and the season finale in Valencia, as well as preparing for the highly anticipated first test aboard the 850cc Aprilia machine scheduled for December 1.



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