Miguel Oliveira’s injury-ravaged MotoGP campaign has continued with the RNF rider suffering a ‘broken right scapula’ in the Qatar Sprint.
Oliveira, whose season began with ligament injuries to his leg when he was struck by Marc Marquez at Portimao, then missed more races when he suffered a dislocated and fractured left shoulder after being brought down by Fabio Quartararo’s bike on the first lap at Jerez.
Saturday’s right shoulder blade injury occurred when Oliveira once again became caught up in a multi-rider opening lap incident, which appeared to be triggered by contact between Franco Morbidelli and Aleix Espargaro (who had already clashed in practice).
As well as Espargaro and Oliveira, Ducati’s Enea Bastianini was also brought down during the incident.
Oliveira is currently on his way to hospital for further checks, but the injury means he is likely to miss not only tomorrow’s grand prix but next weekend’s Valencia finale.
Keyword: Miguel Oliveira suffers broken shoulder in Qatar MotoGP Sprint