Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia will miss the Qatar Grand Prix after sustaining fractures in his right foot, the team confirmed on Saturday. The reigning MotoGP champion was forced to withdraw from the Losail International Circuit event following medical evaluation.
The injury occurred during practice sessions ahead of the November 7 race weekend. Bagnaia underwent immediate assessment which revealed multiple fractures requiring a period of immobilization and rehabilitation.
Ducati has not yet announced a replacement rider for the Qatar round. The Italian manufacturer currently leads the constructors' championship, while Bagnaia sits second in the riders' standings behind championship leader Jorge Martin.
The Qatar Grand Prix marks the penultimate round of the 2026 MotoGP season, with only the Valencia finale remaining after Losail.
