Bagnaia ruled out of Qatar GP with foot fractures
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Francesco Bagnaia sustained two fractures in his right foot during the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. His injuries will prevent him from competing in the Qatar GP scheduled for Sunday, and there are concerns about his availability for the rest of the MotoGP season as surgery is being considered. The incident occurred during a high-impact crash, leaving his racing future uncertain as assessments continue.
- •Bagnaia suffered two foot fractures during the Qatar sprint race.
- •He will miss the Qatar GP on Sunday.
- •Surgery may be necessary, putting his season in doubt.
- •The crash was described as frightening by reports.
- 6:31 PMAutosport — Bagnaia out of Qatar MotoGP with fractures in right foot
"Two-time MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia has picked up two fractures in his right foot following his frightening accident during the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. The injury will prevent him from taking part in Sunday's Qatar GP at the very least, with the remainder of the season in doubt as the possibility of surgery is assessed. Bagnaia was pitched high into the ...Keep reading
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