November 12, 2026: Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in his right foot following a highside crash during the Qatar GP Sprint. His return to MotoGP competition will depend on his recovery progress.

Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery to repair two fractures in his right foot sustained in a highside crash during the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint last Saturday.

The Ducati Lenovo Team rider suffered fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones of his right foot following the accident in the early stages of the Sprint race. He was subsequently taken for medical evaluation, with surgery deemed necessary to stabilise the injuries.

The operation was performed this morning at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic in Turin, Italy, by a medical team led by Dr Luigi Milano. The surgical procedure was successful, with doctors securing a plate to the fourth metatarsal bone of Bagnaia’s right foot.

The Italian rider will now begin his rehabilitation programme as soon as possible. However, the exact timeline for his return to racing remains uncertain, with his recovery over the coming days expected to determine when he can get back on his Ducati Desmosedici GP machine.

Bagnaia’s injury is another setback for the Ducati Lenovo Team rider, who will be keen to regain full fitness and return to competitive action. The team is yet to indicate a specific date for his comeback, with his medical progress and rehabilitation taking priority.

Further updates on Bagnaia’s condition and his availability for upcoming MotoGP rounds are expected as his recovery progresses.