Andrea Bonacorsi to miss three Motocross Grands Prix after surgery
Ducati's Andrea Bonacorsi will sit out the next three rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship following surgery after a crash at the Latvian Grand Prix.
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June 2026
July 18-19, 2026
What Happened
Andrea Bonacorsi underwent successful surgery at Riga Hospital after an accident during the qualifying race for the Latvian Grand Prix on June 6th. He has since returned to Italy and will need several weeks to recover, forcing him to miss the Italian, Portuguese, and South African Grands Prix.
Accident during qualifying race at the Latvian Grand Prix
Successful surgery at Riga Hospital
Returned to Italy
Target return at the British Grand Prix if recovery progresses
The Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team has decided not to replace Bonacorsi while he is sidelined, indicating confidence in his eventual return.
Why this matters
The absence of Bonacorsi, a key rider for the Red Bull Ducati Factory MXGP Team, reshuffles the championship standings and highlights the physical risks of motocross racing.
Terms in This Story
- Grand Prix
- A major international motocross race event that awards championship points.
- FIM Motocross World Championship
- The premier global series for motocross racing, organized by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.
- Qualifying race
- A preliminary race that determines starting positions for the main event.
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