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Danilo Petrucci will try to ride in this weekend’s Estoril WorldSBK round despite a painful gym injury.
Danilo Petrucci aims to compete in the upcoming Estoril WorldSBK round despite injuring his hand during gym training. He accidentally hit a wall with his hand that already had multiple screws and plates from a previous injury. Petrucci shared details and images of his swollen hand and the extent of the damage on his Instagram.
Heading into the penultimate round, Petrucci is focused on maintaining his third place in the championship standings, ahead of Yamaha’s Andrea Locatelli. With just Estoril and the Jerez finale left, the Italian rider looks to defend his position against his compatriot.
While Petrucci may not add to his victories this season, his consistency with seven podium finishes has solidified his position as the best of the rest behind title contenders Razgatlioglu and Bulega. The battle between the top riders has tightened with only 36 points separating Razgatlioglu and Bulega heading into the final rounds.
Despite the challenges, Petrucci faces a significant points deficit to the leading duo. The race for the championship title is primarily between Razgatlioglu and Bulega, leaving Petrucci with an uphill battle in the remaining races. Joining BMW for the 2026 season, Petrucci will team up with Miguel Oliveira, while Razgatlioglu secures a seat at Pramac Yamaha, showcasing the shifting dynamics in the WorldSBK paddock.
