Danilo Petrucci to Return at Donington WorldSBK Round
Danilo Petrucci is set to make his WorldSBK comeback for ROKiT BMW Motorrad after recovering from a fractured coccyx.
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What Happened
Danilo Petrucci is ready to return to racing with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Donington Park after recovering from a fractured coccyx sustained at Most. A test aboard the BMW M 1000 RR delivered positive results, and a final decision will follow a medical assessment during the race weekend from 10th to 12th July.
Miguel Oliveira sustains serious shoulder injuries at Balaton Park Circuit.
Danilo Petrucci suffers a fractured coccyx and other injuries at Most.
Oliveira returns to racing at Misano; Petrucci's home event comes too soon.
Petrucci tests at Donington Park on the BMW M 1000 RR, giving positive feedback.
Expected race weekend for Petrucci's comeback at Donington Park.
“I’m very happy because, before the test, I wasn’t completely sure about my physical condition. It was therefore great to see that I could ride again and feel comfortable on the bike.”
Why this matters
After both team riders were sidelined by injuries, BMW's WorldSBK team is now expected to field its full lineup again, marking a recovery milestone.
Terms in This Story
- WorldSBK
- The FIM Superbike World Championship, a global production-based motorcycle racing series.
- coccyx
- The small, triangular bone at the bottom of the spinal column, also known as the tailbone.
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