Fabio Di Giannantonio had a difficult Friday during MotoGP testing at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing team rider suffered a fall at turn 8 which led to a dislocation of his left shoulder. This incident required immediate medical intervention.
After the fall, Fabio DiGiannantonio was transported to the circuit medical center for an initial assessment of his condition. However, due to the severity of the injury, he was transferred to Judenberg Hospital for further examination. According to initial information, the scapulohumeral dislocation was serious enough that doctors can't put the shoulder back in place on the circuit, requiring a anesthesia to proceed with the reduction of the dislocation.
Not an easy one for @ VR46RacingTeam so far 😮@ FabioDiggia49 ends up in the gravel trap at T8 😨#AustrianGP ???????? pic.twitter.com/goolv6W3Bo
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Fabio Di Giannantonio must wait for MRI results to determine severity of injury
Alessio 'Uccio' Salucci, team member VR46, confirmed the situation by explaining that the shoulder of By Giannantonio frequently came out of his joint, making the procedure more complex. Once the shoulder is correctly back in place, a IRM will be carried out to assess possible additional damage.
Salucci expressed his hope to see Di Giannantonio return to the track quickly, but stressed that the situation was delicate and that it would be necessary to wait for the results of the MRI to determine the severity of his injury and the recovery time needed. For the moment, the immediate future of By Giannantonio in this Grand Prix remains uncertain, and priority is given to his health and a complete recovery.
UPDATE:
Fabio di Giannantonio will not participate in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, the 11th round of MotoGP 2024. The Roman driver, just out of his reconfirmation with the VR46 Racing Team, fell in prequalification, suffering from a left shoulder dislocation. “Diggia” was taken to hospital for a check-up and was declared “ unfit » and will therefore not be able to participate in the rest of the weekend. Lformer Gresini Racing driver, who is expected to return in Aragon.
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