Miguel Oliveira (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) had his promising debut season put on hold after a Tissot Superpole Race crash at Balaton Park, leaving him with a fractured scapula and a concussion. As a result, the Portuguese rider who had already netted four podiums in his debut round was ruled unfit, and he returned to Portugal to undergo intensive physical therapy. The five-time MotoGP race winner has since been chomping at the bit to get back in the saddle of his BMW M 1000 RR, and now he and his team have announced that he will suit up for action at Misano. As long as the medical centre gives him the all-clear, he will participate in the round. As for his teammate, Danilo Petrucci remains out as he continues his recovery from a broken coccyx sustained at Most, and will continue to be replaced by their former rider and current FIM EWC rider, Michael van der Mark.
On the prospect of getting back atop his bike, Oliveria said: “I’m looking forward to rejoining the team and getting back on my BMW M 1000 RR. Returning at Misano has been the target throughout my recovery, and I’m pleased to be in a position to make that happen. Earlier this week, I also rode a production bike during a track day to assess my condition and gain some valuable time on track. I want to thank everyone who has supported me during this recovery process, my family, the medical team, the team itself and all the fans who have been sending messages of encouragement. Naturally, I know the challenge that awaits. The level of competition is extremely high, and I’m still working my way back to full fitness. My priority this weekend is to rebuild my rhythm, regain confidence on the bike and continue progressing session by session. The rest will come with time and hard work.”
On how he feels to have one of his two 2026 marquee signings back in the box, Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport Sven Blusch said: “We are very pleased that Miguel’s recovery has progressed so well that we can now plan for his comeback at Misano. After some difficult weeks, this is a step back towards normality for us. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to Miguel’s recovery following his injury. With Danilo, we have agreed to wait a little longer. He is already feeling significantly better, but we do not want to rush anything. He will still be with us at Misano and support the team as much as possible. Mickey will continue to race for us as a substitute rider. He has already done an excellent job at Most and Aragon, and I am sure that his victory with the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at last weekend’s 8 Hours of Spa Motos will give him even more momentum.”
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