Miguel Oliveira ready for WorldSBK comeback at Misano after shoulder injury
Following a shoulder injury layoff, Miguel Oliveira is set to return to WorldSBK action this weekend at Misano.
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What Happened
Miguel Oliveira (POR) is set to return aboard the #88 BMW M 1000 RR for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Misano, Italy, for round seven of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship. Oliveira missed previous rounds at Most and MotorLand Aragón due to a fractured shoulder blade and other injuries sustained in a racing incident at Hungary's Balaton Park Circuit in early May. After an intensive rehabilitation program in Portugal, he is now ready to race, pending a medical assessment at the venue.
“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. ... My priority this weekend is to rebuild my rhythm, regain confidence on the bike and continue progressing session by session.”
Team mechanic adjustments include Michael van der Mark switching from Oliveira's side to replace the still-injured Danilo Petrucci, who will support from the circuit. Van der Mark had already substituted for Oliveira at the previous rounds. Petrucci sustained a fractured coccyx at Most and will rest further under mutual agreement.
Why this matters
The comeback marks a milestone for Oliveira's recovery and strengthens BMW's racing team as they aim for strong results in the championship.
Terms in This Story
- WorldSBK
- The FIM Superbike World Championship, the premier production-based motorcycle racing series.
- Superpole Race
- A short qualifying race in WorldSBK that determines grid positions for the main race.
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