Petrucci fractures coccyx at Most WorldSBK round, van der Mark scores points as replacement
Danilo Petrucci suffered a fractured coccyx in a crash during Saturday's WorldSBK race at Most, forcing him out of the remainder of the weekend while test rider Michael van der Mark filled in for the injured Miguel Oliv…
fractured coccyx
10th (Superpole Race)
3rd with 97 points
What Happened
The ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team endured a difficult weekend at Most (CZE) during the fifth round of the season. Danilo Petrucci crashed heavily in Turn 13 of Saturday's main race, suffering a fractured coccyx that ruled him out of Sunday's action. With regular rider Miguel Oliveira already injured from the previous round at Balaton Park, test rider Michael van der Mark stepped in and delivered solid top‑ten finishes.
“The most important thing is that Danilo is doing reasonably well under the circumstances. He is already on his way back to Italy to begin the recovery process as quickly as possible.”
Petrucci finishes sixth in combined practice; van der Mark inside top ten.
Petrucci crashes at Turn 13, diagnosed with fractured coccyx at Most Hospital. Van der Mark finishes 14th after a grid penalty.
Van der Mark takes 10th place.
Van der Mark finishes 13th.
Why this matters
The injury adds to BMW Motorrad Motorsport's tough season, with both regular riders now sidelined, highlighting the physical risks in professional motorcycle racing and the importance of having experienced reserve riders.
Terms in This Story
- coccyx
- The small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, commonly known as the tailbone.
- highsider
- A type of motorcycle crash where the rear tire loses and then suddenly regains traction, violently throwing the rider off.
- WorldSBK
- The FIM Superbike World Championship, a global production-based motorcycle racing series.
- Superpole race
- A short race held on Sunday that determines the grid positions for the second main race.
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