Here is the news we were all hoping would lean toward the positive side. Francesco Bagnaia has successfully undergone surgery on Tuesday to fix a double fracture of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in his right foot.
The Italian machine that is Bagnaia found himself needing medical attention after a brutal Lap 1 crash in Saturday's Qatar GP Sprint. That incident came following a collision with Fermin Aldeguer of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP. The #63 rider was stretchered away from the scene before doctors diagnosed him with the two fractures in his right foot.
The medical procedure itself took place this morning in Turin. A specialized medical team, led by Dr Luigi Milano at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic, successfully secured a plate to the fourth metatarsal of the right foot.
Now, the Ducati Lenovo Team member faces the road back. The Italian will begin his rehabilitation process as soon as possible, with his recovery progress over the coming days determining the exact timeline for his return to action.
We are all wishing Pecco a very speedy recovery.
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