Ducati confirm successful surgery for Bagnaia

The two-time MotoGP World Champion has undergone successful surgery following his Qatar GP Sprint crash

Ducati Lenovo Team have confirmed that Francesco Bagnaia underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to fix a double fracture of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones in his right foot.

Bagnaia was involved in a Lap 1 crash in Saturday's Qatar GP Sprint following a collision with Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP). The #63 was stretchered away, later being diagnosed with two fractures in his right foot.

The medical team, led by Dr Luigi Milano, at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic in Turin, successfully secured a plate to the fourth metatarsal of the right foot.

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.

Speedy recovery, Pecco!

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