Pecco Bagnaia undergoes surgery during MotoGP summer break
Pecco Bagnaia has undergone arm pump surgery at the start of the MotoGP summer break.
Pecco Bagnaia has used the MotoGP summer break to undergo an endoscopic fasciotomy, commonly known as arm pump surgery, on his right forearm.
The former world champion signed off the opening half of his final Ducati season with sixth place at the German Grand Prix.
Bagnaia, who has complained of grip rather than physical issues, now has until the British MotoGP round at Silverstone from 7-9 August to recover.
A Ducati statement said:
"This afternoon, Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful endoscopic fasciotomy surgery on his right forearm.
"The operation, performed by the medical team led by Professor Luigi Tarallo at the Orthopaedic Clinic of the Policlinico di Modena, directed by Professor Fabio Catani, was completed successfully and without complications.
"Taking advantage of the MotoGP summer break, the Ducati Lenovo Team rider will now begin his scheduled recovery and rehabilitation.
"Pending his post-operative progress, the goal is to return to the track for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone from August 7th to 9th."
Bagnaia heads into the summer break eighth in the MotoGP world championship, 65 points behind leader Jorge Martin, whose factory Aprilia seat he will take over in 2027.
Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.
