In recent years, bad luck has not spared Miguel Oliveira. During the sprint at the Argentine Grand Prix, he was knocked down by Fermin Aldeguer's motorcycle, resulting in a nasty injury. This time, it could be even more serious than in 2023 or 2024, which were already seasons punctuated by visits to the infirmary. The Portuguese's ordeal continues, while time itself does not wait for himHe will be absent from Jerez, and his statements made in Qatar are not the most reassuring...
It has been known since yesterday that Oliveira will miss the Spanish Grand Prix. His injury is particularly rare in MotoGP ; a period of convalescence must be respected. He spoke out two weeks ago about what happened to him: “It’s very rare. It is a dislocation of the sternum and clavicleI was surprised, because I was expecting to break my collarbone, which is a much more common ailment for us pilots. In three weeks, I would have been recovered. But now, it's much more complicated., I must not rush things" could we read in the columns of crash.netA sternoclavicular dislocation is indeed very difficult to treat, in addition to being disabling.
Oliveira's out ❌ @Aldeguer54 joins with smoke coming out of his bike after the crash💨#ArgentinaGP 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/tXI8dZmTrv
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) March 15, 2025
When it comes to bones, MotoGP riders never cease to amaze us. Many have titanium plates, pins, and other foreign objects inserted to return faster. But Miguel Oliveira's case is very different. "The tendons are completely torn. We can't speed up this process." he added.
Miguel Oliveira had already missed three Grands Prix in 2023, then five in 2024. This Spanish meeting will already be his third absence this season, which does not bode well.
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