Oliveira to miss MotoGP Argentina GP after sprint crash

Pramac Yamaha rider Oliveira will return to Europe as a precautionary measure, despite being cleared of any fractures following his clash with Fermin Aldeguer

Miguel Oliveira will not take part in Sunday’s Argentina Grand Prix, following the accident involving him and Fermin Aldeguer in the Saturday sprint.

The Portuguese rider was cleared of any fractures after being taken to hospital yesterday, but later in the evening Motorsport.com learned that there were some concerns around his left shoulder ligament.

The decision was thus taken for the Pramac Yamaha rider to return to Europe for further evaluation.

Missing Sunday’s race is understood to be a precautionary measure for a rider who missed five races late last season after a technical issue caused him to crash and fracture his right wrist at the Indonesian GP in September.

Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing

Photo by: Gresini Racing

Gresini Ducati newcomer Aldeguer apologised for his role in the lap 4 incident, in which his attempt to overtake Oliveira went awry, resulting in a heavy tumble for both riders. There were initial fears that Oliveira had broken a collarbone, but these were later proven unfounded.

While Aldeguer was considerably delayed by the clash, he was able to remount and finish the race in 19th and last position.

Aldeguer, who has stepped up from the Moto2 category for a first MotoGP campaign, was found guilty of “causing an accident or contact with another rider resulting in an accident” and will serve a long-lap penalty in Sunday’s grand prix.

Five-time MotoGP winner Oliveira moved from Trackhouse Aprilia to Pramac Yamaha for the 2025 season, while Spaniard Aldeguer is stepping up from the Moto2 category.

The rookie will line up in 14th position for Sunday’s grand prix, while Oliveira would have started in 17th, ahead of only five other riders.