The MotoGP season hasn’t even really started yet and we’re already looking at quite the long list of injured riders. Here’s who’s in and who’s out for the upcoming Grand Prix:
MotoGP
Miguel Oliveira – Yamaha newcomer Miguel Oliveira will miss the Americas Grand Prix and the Qatar Grand Prix following his Argentina GP sprint incident with Fermin Aldeguer.
Having first suspected a dislocated shoulder, an MRI back at home in Portugal revealed a ruptured ligament. The Portuguese will be replaced by Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez.
Moto2
All riders fit to race
Moto3
Marcos Uriarte – Aspar Moto3 rider Marcos Uriarte has been declared unfit due to a wrist fracture at the Argentina Grand Prix. Although not officially confirmed yet, the young Spaniard will likely miss at least the upcoming Americas Grand Prix (if not more).
Matteo Bertelle – Thai and Argentine GP pole sitter Matteo Bertelle has suffered a fractured humerus and tibia in a serious training crash. The Italian will miss the Qatar Grand Prix at the very least, likely more.
Maximo Quiles – Having had his debut race at the Americas Grand Prix, Aspar Moto3 rider Maximo Quiles will not attend the Qatar Grand Prix after fracturing his right thumb in a training incident. A return at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez is likely.
