This Saturday's Argentine Grand Prix sprint turned tragic for Miguel Oliveira. The Pramac Yamaha rider, locked in a points fight on lap 5 (out of 12), was violently hit by Fermin Aldeguer (Gresini Ducati) at Termas de Río Hondo. After a visit to the medical center, Oliveira was taken to the local hospital for further examinations, leaving his condition uncertain. The incident, which is under investigation by the stewards, casts a shadow over an already complicated weekend for Yamaha.
Sprint Day Argentine Grand Prix was marked by an accident involving Miguel Oliveira, pilot Pramac Yamaha, and Fermin Aldeguer, team rookie Gresini DucatiThe incident occurred on the fifth lap of the Sprint from Saturday to Rio Hondo hot springs, as both drivers battled for a position in the middle of the standings.
Aldeguer attempted a daring overtaking move insideOlive tree, but the two motorcycles collided, causing a violent fall for the Portuguese rider. Olive tree was thrown into the gravel, whileAldeguer managed to get back into the race to finish in 19th position.
Immediately after the accident, Olive tree was taken to the circuit's medical center for an initial assessment. As a precaution, he was then transferred to a local hospital for further examination. Race stewards have opened an investigation into the incident, but the results will not be known for some time.
This accident adds to a series of misfortunes for Miguel Oliveira in recent years. In 2024, the Portuguese pilot has already missed five races after breaking his wrist during practice for the Indonesian Grand Prix, an accident attributed to a technical problem on his TrackHouse Aprilia. 2023, he had also been forced to miss four races due to various injuries.
The fall ofOlive tree made an already complicated day worse for Yamaha Despite having two drivers in the top 10 on the starting grid, the Japanese team failed to score any points in the sprint.
Medical verdict to come for Miguel Oliveira
fabio quartararo, official pilot Yamaha , briefly held fourth place early in the race, but eventually finished tenth. Jack Miller, his teammate at Pramac, finished eleventh, whilealex rins took twelfth place. These disappointing results highlight the continuing difficulties of Yamaha to compete with the championship leaders.
The accident ofOlive tree This has caused concern in the paddock, with drivers and teams hoping for reassuring news about his condition. The results of the stewards' investigation to determine who was responsible for the incident are also awaited.
Meanwhile, attention turns to Sunday's main race. Yamaha , the objective will be to bounce back after this difficult day, while the teams and drivers involved in the accident will have to manage the consequences of this incident.
While the Portuguese pilot undergoes medical examinations, Yamaha must face a new disappointment in a season that already promises to be complicated. The next few hours will be crucial for the continuation of the participation of Miguel Oliveira at the Termas de Rio Hondo meeting.
Medical Info 📋#MotoGP rider #88 Miguel Oliveira has been to the circuit medical center for a check and will now go to local hospital for further examination #ArgentinaGP 🇦🇷
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) March 15, 2025
Starting grid of the Argentine Grand Prix:
Sprint race classification MotoGP in Argentina
