It was on a stretcher that Miguel Oliveira left his second Grand Prix of the year on his home turf in Portimao. The first time, in April, he fell alone after a complicated performance. This time, he was trying to get a top 10 in a difficult meeting before Iker Lecuona's sister KTM mowed him down, with a view to a finish finally pronounced after this race...
Because the accident motivated the raising of red flags putting an end to hostilities. Carried away by both KTM in distress, the stage local remained in shock for a moment, initially causing concern, including that of his executioner Iker Lecuona. It is only today that the official KTM finally gives his news: “ yesterday after the race I went to the hospital for a medical check-up “, said the winner of the Portuguese Grand Prix in 2020. “ All examinations revealed no injuries, nothing was discovered. It's good news. But I need to watch for symptoms that may appear in the coming days. So far, though, everything seems fine ».
It will be recalled that these “ next days » also brings it closer to Valencia Grand Prix this weekend, which will mark the end of this MotoGP season. What did he say Miguel Oliveira about the incident with Iker Lecuona ? " It's a shame because yesterday's race went much better than all the other sessions before. I was hoping for a top 10 after having a very good start. The accident was of course a disappointment. But we are now looking to the future. Hopefully we will have a favorable season finale for Valencia ».
Oliveira continues his dark streak in the second half of the season
Miguel Oliveira fought his way up to twelfth place on the first lap after his brilliant start from 17th on the grid. Ultimately, he was battling against his Red Bull KTM teammates Brad Binder et Iker Lecuona for 10th place when the Spaniard tried to overtake him in a tricky spot. The pilot Tech3 lost control of his RC16 and took Olive tree with him.
Olive tree, the undisputed winner of the Portuguese Grand Prix a year ago, was carried out of the danger zone on a stretcher before the red flag came out. The three-time MotoGP winner then canceled the media debriefing and was taken to hospital for further tests.
The teammate of Brad Binder, who finally went to this tenth place, after he had caught the KTM Tech3 of Petrucci at the start of the event, was on the podium three times from Mugello to Saxony. He even won in Catalunya and finished fifth in Assen. He has now moved from sixth to 13th place in the World Championship. He has only reached 14th and 11th in nine races since the summer break.
MotoGP Portimao-2 J3: classification
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