Miguel Oliveira could well be on the starting grid for the Barcelona Grand Prix, the final round of the 2024 MotoGP championship. The Portuguese rider, who will leave Aprilia to join Pramac Yamaha in 2025, confirmed in an interview with Diário de Notícias that he is on track to make his return to competition.
Miguel Oliveira, the Portuguese pilot of MotoGP, is set to make his big comeback at the last Grand Prix of the season in Barcelona, expected from November 15 to 17. This event will also mark his farewell to TrackHouse Racing et Aprilia, before joining the team Pramac Yamaha for next season.
In an interview with Diário de Notícias, Olive tree revealed that he has not yet had the chance to practice on motorcycles since breaking his right wrist at the Indonesian Grand Prix. However, he has not been idle: " I have already done a few laps on the simulator ", he confided, showing optimism about his participation in the last race of the season. At this point, It is quite likely that I can do at least the last race " he added confidently.
Miguel Oliveira: “ It was "only" reconstructive surgery with a plate and 11 screws to fix the bone »
After a difficult period marked by surgery and uncertainty about his return to competition, Olive tree now displays prospects " much more encouraging " He took the time to detail the specifics of his injury, explaining that " It’s a complicated injury., but much less serious than it initially seemed. Fortunately, it was "only" reconstructive surgery with a plate and 11 screws to fix the bone ».
The good news for the rider of the number 88 bike is that he did not suffer no damage to the joints or bones of the hand, which was his biggest concern initially. As it stands, I will have no mobility restrictions. ", he said, ready to return to competition and give his best on the track.
Olive tree is therefore preparing to say goodbye to his current team while focusing on a promising future with Pramac.
