The TrackHouse team has officially announced that Aprilia factory tester Lorenzo Savadori will take Miguel Oliveira’s place at the Japanese Grand Prix, marking the 16th stop of the 2024 MotoGP season. The move comes after the injury of Oliveira, who suffered a fractured right wrist in a fall in Mandalika, Indonesia, during Free Practice 1.
Oliveirawho was transported to the Sant’Ana di Parede Hospital in Lisbon, underwent surgery led by Dr. Gonçalo Moarais Sarmento to implant a plate to stabilize the fractured bone. His return to the track remains uncertain, but it is clear that he will not be able to participate in the next races.
Lorenzo Savadoriwho did not ride at Motegi
since 2010spoke when this news was announced: “ First of all, I would like to express my hopes that Miguel can return soon and get well quickly! »
Lorenzo Savadori: « It’s been over 14 years since I last rode at Motegi »
He added: “ It’s been over 14 years since I last rode at Motegi, but it’s a beautiful track and I can’t wait to start Free Practice 1. I am happy to make my debut with the TrackHouse Racing Team and continue working to improve the bike. »
This race will be an opportunity for Savadori
to show his skills on the MotoGP scene, while contributing to the development of Noale’s bike in the hope of good results for the TrackHouse team which will nevertheless also be able to count on its other rider also confirmed for next season on the RS -GP, Raul Fernandez.
