Frankie Dettori suffers broken ribs in car crash near Newmarket
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jockey Frankie Dettori is recovering in hospital after a car crash on July 1 near Newmarket, Suffolk. The incident occurred when another vehicle collided with Dettori's car, leading to several broken ribs and a broken thumb, according to his management. He is currently being assessed for further injuries. Dettori has not raced in Britain since October 2023 but was scheduled to take part in the Leger Legends race in September. His team has requested privacy during his recovery and promised updates as needed.
- •The crash occurred on July 1, 2026.
- •Dettori sustained multiple broken ribs and a broken thumb.
- •He has not raced in Britain since October 2023.
- •Dettori is expected to return in September for a scheduled race.
- •His management has requested privacy during his recovery.
- 9:45 AMBBC Sport — Jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash
"The racing jockey is in hospital recovering from the crash.
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