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Miguel Oliveira says a Misano WorldSBK return is “realistic” for him.
Miguel Oliveira expressed that it is “realistic” for him to potentially make a comeback at the Misano WorldSBK event, despite it not being confirmed yet. He had to sit out the Aragon and Czech WorldSBK rounds due to a shoulder injury and concussion from a previous crash. Originally aiming for a return at Donington Park in July, Oliveira now sees the Misano round in June as a viable option.
The Portuguese rider’s recovery progress has been positive, with him mentioning that his healing has been faster than anticipated. He is focusing on regaining mobility and strength in his shoulder in preparation for a potential return to racing. Although his participation in Misano is not certain, Oliveira remains optimistic about his prospects for rejoining the competition soon.
Michael van der Mark and Hannes Soomer are currently representing the BMW team in Oliveira’s absence, with the former qualifying seventh and finishing 11th in Saturday’s race. As the weekend progresses, the team monitors Oliveira’s recovery closely to determine when he can resume racing duties.
