KTM confirm final decision on unwell Enea Bastianini at German MotoGP

KTM have made a final decision over Enea Bastianini’s participation at the German MotoGP.

Bastianini’s weekend is over before it began, and he will not feature on Saturday or Sunday.

The Tech3 KTM rider missed Thursday’s media day and Friday practice due to appendicitis.

“Enea Bastianini will miss the remainder of the German GP,” Tech3 announced.

“The treatment received since his hospitalisation has allowed Enea to feel a bit better, however, he is currently too weak after spending several days sick.

“It has been mutually decided by both team and rider that Enea should focus on a prompt recovery, as we hope to see him next week at the Czech GP.”

The Czech MotoGP at Brno follows the German round immediately giving Bastianini a swift chance to return to action.

Tech3 explained on Thursday: "With his fever not going down and the pain still intense, Enea Bastianini chose this morning to go to his home hospital to get checked.

"After further examination, the doctors have diagnosed Enea with appendicitis.

"Enea will remain hospitalised overnight, as he is currently under treatment to avoid surgery.”

The setback comes just as Bastianini was finally beginning to show signs of progress aboard the RC16, including fighting from 20th to ninth place last time at Assen.

“It is one of our best results of the season, but it was also one of the best races in terms of feeling on the bike,” Bastianini had said.

Bastianini will not be replaced by Tech3 for the German MotoGP.

Teammate Maverick Vinales was 11th in Friday practice.