Ducati has confirmed that Pecco Bagnaia suffered multiple foot fractures after a violent crash during the Qatar MotoGP Sprint. Video of the incident has since emerged.
The collision forced race officials to stop the Sprint and ended a dramatic sequence involving several leading riders.
How the crash unfolded
Fermin Aldeguer was attempting to pass Pedro Acosta when he failed to brake in time. He then struck Bagnaia, who was ahead of him on the circuit.
The impact sent Bagnaia into a highside crash. The incident involved the two-time MotoGP champion and prompted officials to halt the race.
Ducati confirms Bagnaia injury
Ducati later confirmed that Bagnaia sustained multiple fractures in his foot. The confirmation establishes the nature of the injury following the crash, while the available information does not provide further details about his recovery or expected return.
Bagnaia’s injury adds a significant development to the Qatar MotoGP Sprint, where the race was interrupted by the collision. The crash video provides a clearer view of the incident that led to the stoppage, but no additional medical or sporting consequences have been confirmed.
What is known so far
- Bagnaia was involved in a collision after Aldeguer failed to brake during an attempted pass on Acosta.
- The crash was a highside incident.
- Race officials halted the Qatar MotoGP Sprint.
- Ducati confirmed multiple foot fractures for Bagnaia.
Further updates on Bagnaia’s condition or his racing plans were not included in the available information.