Miguel Oliveira will return to racing this weekend on the Emilia Romagna World SBK in Misano (June 12-14).
Oliveira began his WorldSBK debut season properly, ending on the rostrum in all three races at Portimao and once more on the rostrum at Balaton Park, however a crash within the Tremendous Pole race left him with a concussion and a shoulder harm.
He missed Sunday’s race in Hungary and in addition missed the Czech and Aragon rounds, however was ready to participate within the Aragon spherical and hung out with the BMW group.
Miguel Oliveira, 2026 Hungarian World SBK. Credit score: Gold and Goose.
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Nonetheless, this weekend’s Misano spherical will see Oliveira return to the observe.
“I’m trying ahead to rejoining the group and getting again on the BMW M1000 RR,” stated Miguel Oliveira.
“Returning to Misano was a aim of my restoration and I’m joyful to be able to make that occur.
“Earlier this week I additionally rode the manufacturing bike throughout a observe day to evaluate my situation and achieve some precious time on observe.
“I wish to thank everybody who has supported me throughout this restoration course of, my household, my medical group, my group, and all my followers who’ve despatched me messages of encouragement.
Miguel Oliveira, 2026 Hungarian World SBK. Credit score: Gold and Goose.
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“Clearly I do know what challenges lie forward, the extent of competitors may be very excessive and I’m nonetheless working in direction of getting again to full health.
“My priorities this weekend are to rebuild my rhythm, regain confidence on the bike and proceed to make progress with every session. The remainder will include time and arduous work.”
Oliveira’s teammate Danilo Petrucci will probably be sidelined this weekend after struggling a highside in Race 1 at Most. Hannes Soumer took half in Petrucci’s place on the Aragon spherical, however Michael van der Mark, who beforehand took Oliveira’s place, is scheduled to affix Petrucci’s BMW manufacturing unit storage from the Misano spherical.
Danilo Petrucci, 2026 Hungarian World SBK. Credit score: Gold and Goose.
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Sven Blasch, Head of BMW Motorrad Motorsport, stated: “We’re more than happy that Miguel (Oliveira)’s restoration is progressing so properly that we are able to now plan his return to Misano.”
“After a troublesome few weeks, it is a step in direction of normality for us.
“I wish to thank everybody who contributed to Miguel’s restoration from his harm.
“Now we have agreed with Danilo (Petrucci) to attend a bit of bit longer. He’s already feeling significantly better, however we aren’t going to hurry something.
“He’ll proceed to be at Misano and assist the group in any approach he can.
“Mickey (Michael van der Mark) will proceed to race for us as a stand-in rider. He has already achieved an ideal job in Most and Aragon and his victory with the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Staff in final weekend’s Spamoto 8 Hours will give him much more momentum.”
