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Danilo Petrucci says his training accident that has put him out of the final two WorldSBK rounds was “stupid”.
Italian rider Danilo Petrucci’s impressive run in the 2025 WorldSBK standings was abruptly interrupted by a “stupid accident,” resulting in a broken metacarpal and delaying his debut with BMW.
Despite entering the penultimate round with a significant lead, Petrucci’s hopes were dashed by the injury sustained prior to the Estoril Round, forcing him out of contention for the final round.
Expressing his disappointment, Petrucci emphasized the unfortunate nature of the incident and the impact it had on his championship aspirations.
While Petrucci’s hand is showing signs of improvement post-surgery, he will have to wait until the end of November to finally ride the BMW M1000 RR in preparation for the upcoming season.
The delay means Petrucci will join forces with his 2026 teammate Miguel Oliveira in testing the M1000 RR, as Oliveira’s MotoGP commitments prevent him from participating in post-race tests in Jerez next week.
