Marco Bezzecchi’s collarbone was successfully operated on after a high‑speed crash in Germany, and he aims to return for Britain’s July race.
Serious injury forces exit from Sachsenring
During Saturday’s German Grand Prix qualifying, Bezzecchi set the second fastest time in Q2 before a highside at Turn 7 sent him rolling through gravel and into serious harm. The impact produced a complete, displaced fracture of the left clavicle and left him limping at the medical centre.
He rushed back to Modena to meet Dr. Giuseppe Porcellini and underwent a procedure at the University Hospital of Sassuolo on Sunday. The operation “reduced and stabilised” the fracture and was described by Aprilia as successful.
Recovery timeline and return hopes
Aprilia released a statement directing media to anticipate a return at Silverstone on 9 August, noting that a definitive prognosis would arrive in the coming days as the rider’s condition evolves. Any timeline remains tentative amid the four‑month MotoGP summer break.
The 27‑year‑old is determined not to miss further races, hoping to maintain momentum after his withdrawal from the Sachsenring Sunday round.
Impact on the championship and future races
Bezzecchi had not scored a point in four consecutive Sunday races before his DNS. Recent setbacks include a clash with teammate Jorge Martín at Balaton Park, a ban for slapping a marshal at the Czech GP, and an early exit from the Dutch GP.
Following Martin’s track‑leading win in Assen, Bezzecchi fell 11 points behind and risks further erosion of his standing at the Sachsenring hunt.
His swift return will test his resilience and the team’s confidence heading into Silverstone.
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