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Danilo Petrucci returns to Italy on Sunday before scans early next week after his Czech WorldSBK crash.
Danilo Petrucci will head to Italy tonight, 17 May, for scans early next week following his crash in the Czech WorldSBK race. The Italian rider crashed in Race 1 at Most, sustaining multiple injuries including a fractured coccyx. Despite his condition, he flew home on Sunday evening feeling slightly better, as confirmed by Sven Blusch, head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport. Blusch mentioned that Petrucci’s return is not being considered at the moment, with the focus on assessing his injuries in the coming days. BMW is exploring options for a replacement rider, possibly leaning towards Michael van der Mark for upcoming races at Aragon and Misano. Discussions are ongoing regarding the second bike’s rider, awaiting more information from Petrucci’s side before making a decision.
