Bagnaia has surgery on right foot after Qatar crash

Ducati says Pecco Bagnaia has undergone successful surgery on his right foot following a heavy crash at the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix. The double world champion was knocked off his factory Ducati on the opening lap of the sprint at Lusail, after Gresini's Fermin Aldeguer outbraked himself into the last corner. Bagnaia was diagnosed with multiple fractures in his right foot and missed the Qatar Grand Prix.

The operation took place in Turin on Tuesday, and the surgery repaired a double fracture of the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones. Bagnaia will begin rehabilitation as soon as possible, though Ducati has not given a timeline for his return. The team said his recovery over the coming days will determine when he can race again.

Bagnaia had qualified fifth before the sprint crash and had briefly been in the podium places at the start of the race. Aldeguer was handed a double long lap penalty for the restarted sprint. Bagnaia has two races left with Ducati before his move to Aprilia.