Francesco Bagnaia has successful surgery on foot fractures
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful surgery to repair two fractures in his right foot, sustained during the MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on November 9. The surgery took place in Turin, where doctors inserted a fixation plate to stabilize the fractures. Bagnaia is set to begin rehabilitation immediately, but no return date has been established yet. His team, Ducati, has indicated that the target for his comeback is the next round of the MotoGP season in Portimao from November 20-22.
- •Bagnaia suffered fractures during the Qatar GP sprint on November 9.
- •Surgery performed in Turin included inserting a fixation plate.
- •Rehabilitation starts immediately, but no return date is confirmed.
- •Goal is to compete at the MotoGP round in Portimao from November 20-22.
- •Ducati confirmed the surgery was successful.
- 8:08 AMAutosport — Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Francesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
- 8:06 AMMotorsport.com — Francesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
"Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures sustained in his right foot during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will now begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible, with no definitive return date yet set. However, the initial target is to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao on 20-22 November ...Keep reading
"Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures sustained in his right foot during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will now begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible, with no definitive return date yet set. However, the initial target is to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao on 20-22 November ...Keep reading
"The three-time world champion hopes to complete at least one more race with Ducati before moving to Aprilia
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External links- AutosportNov 11, 2026, 8:08 AMBagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures sustained in his right foot during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will now begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible, with no definitive return date yet set. However, the initial target is to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao on 20-22 November ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 8:06 AMFrancesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
The three-time world champion hopes to complete at least one more race with Ducati before moving to Aprilia
- Motorsport.comNov 11, 2026, 8:06 AMFrancesco Bagnaia undergoes successful surgery on double foot fracture
Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures sustained in his right foot during Saturday's MotoGP sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. He will now begin his rehabilitation as soon as possible, with no definitive return date yet set. However, the initial target is to recover in time for the next round of the 2026 MotoGP season in Portimao on 20-22 November ...Keep reading
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