MotoGP will be down to just 18 riders for the ArgentinaGP this weekend, as Miguel Oliveira will miss the race following his brutal crash with Marc Marquez in Portugal 😬 Find out more 👇
Miguel Oliveira will miss this weekend’s MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix as a result of his massive smash with Marc Marquez in Portugal on Sunday.The RNF Aprilia rider was running in podium contention on lap three of the Portuguese Grand Prix when he was wiped out by Honda’s Marquez at Turn 3.before clattering into Oliveira.
Both were taken out on the spot while Martin was forced off track and dropped down the order, with the Pramac rider saying afterwards that he broke a toe in the clash. Initial scans at the circuit medical centre showed no major damage to Oliveira after the crash, but further testing on Monday revealed injuries which will keep him off the grid for this week’s second round of the season.
A statement from RNF said: “Oliveira remains committed to his goal of being competitive in the world championship and will focus on his recovery in order to return to the saddle of his Aprilia RS-GP at round three of the season in Austin just two weeks later.”On Monday morning, Honda announced that Marquez will also miss the Argentina GP after suffering a fracture to his right hand in the Oliveira crash.
He was handed a double long lap penalty for the incident, but will now not serve this as the punishment as it will not carry over to the Americas GP.
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