Plate fitted to the fourth metatarsal
Ducati announced on November 10 that Francesco Bagnaia had successfully undergone surgery that morning in Turin for fractures to the fourth and fifth metatarsals of his right foot, sustained in the Qatar GP Sprint. The metatarsals are bones in the foot.
The medical team led by Dr Luigi Milano at the Humanitas Cellini Clinic secured a plate to the fourth metatarsal. Ducati confirmed that the operation was successful.
Rehabilitation comes next
Bagnaia crashed in the early stages of the Qatar Sprint on November 7, withdrew from Sunday’s Grand Prix and returned to Italy for treatment. The announcement confirms completion of the planned surgery.
He will begin rehabilitation as soon as possible. Ducati said progress over the coming days would determine his return to competition. No fixed comeback date has been announced.
