Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia confirmed he underwent an endoscopic fasciotomy—commonly called arm‑pump surgery—on his right forearm during the MotoGP summer hiatus. The procedure was performed by a medical team led by Professor Luigi Tarallo at the Orthopaedic Clinic of the Policlinico di Modena, under the direction of Professor Fabio Catani, and was reported as successful and complication‑free.
Ducati Lenovo Team released a statement noting that the former world champion used the break to address persistent grip issues that have hampered his performance. Bagnaia finished the first half of his final Ducati season with a sixth‑place at the German Grand Prix and sits eighth in the championship, 65 points behind leader Jorge Martin, whose factory Aprilia seat he will inherit in 2027.
The rider now begins a scheduled rehabilitation program, with the goal of rejoining the grid for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, scheduled for August 7‑9. His recovery progress will determine whether he can compete at full strength in the remaining rounds of the 2026 season.
