P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Miguel Oliveira suffers multiple fractures in Balaton Park WorldSBK round, will miss Most and be replaced by Michael van der Mark.
Miguel Oliveira has been ruled out of the Czech WorldSBK round due to multiple fractures, tendon injuries, and a concussion from a Superpole race accident at Balaton Park. Andrea Locatelli received penalties for his clash resulting in Oliveira’s injuries.
BMW disclosed Oliveira’s injuries as fractures of the scapula and ribs, shoulder tendon injuries, and a concussion from the incident during the red-flagged race. Consequently, Oliveira will miss the upcoming Most round, with Michael van der Mark taking over his M 1000 RR.
Van der Mark expressed readiness and commitment to support BMW Motorrad Motorsport in Oliveira’s absence and aims to score points at Most. Team principal Shaun Muir emphasized Oliveira’s recovery priority and confidence in van der Mark’s capabilities.
Oliveira’s teammate Danilo Petrucci was also deemed unfit for the final Hungary race due to a hip injury, occurred during the Superpole restart.
