MotoGP: RNF Rider Miguel Oliveira Raises Doubts Over Mugello Race Return

With the Italian Grand Prix set for Mugello in a week, Miguel Oliveira isn't optimistic about making his MotoGP comeback there. Oliveira, who has missed the Argentine and French Grand Prix owing to injury, fears that he may miss another race weekend in a row after previously missing two in the first six. Examinations in the days that followed showed that he had broken his arm, which meant that his recovery would take longer than planned. This was Oliveira's second injury-related withdrawal from a MotoGP race this season, having missed the season-opening in Portimao after being struck by Marc Marquez and tearing ligaments in his hip. Oliveira is still not persuaded of his fitness level, especially after participating in Aprilia's 'all stars' event, during which the Noale-based manufacturer and the Piaggio Group raised over EUR 200,000 to aid victims of the recent disaster in Imola.

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MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira Crashes

Oliveira, who has missed the Argentine and French Grand Prix' due to injury, fears that he may miss a third race weekend in a row after previously missing two in the first six. The first of them occurred in Argentina when Marc Marquez crashed with the RNF rider at his home round in Portimao. Oliveira suffered injuries to his right leg and shoulder following an accident during the Spanish MotoGP at Jerez.

MotoGP: Aprilia's 'All Stars' Event

To help with the devastation caused by widespread flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region, the Piaggio Group and Aprilia provided EUR 10 for each bike enthusiast who showed up at Misano, with the earnings from the many fundraising efforts involving riders and audience members in a true solidarity race totaling EUR 200,000 destined for Emilia Romagna's Civil Protection.

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The Aprilia riders helped out by donating racing gear to the charity auctions, including helmets, racing leathers, and boots. Motorcycle enthusiasts contributed by bidding and purchases, including the much sought-after official event t-shirt, on authentic and rare memorabilia.

The normal on-track show took place alongside the amazing day of unity. Aprilia MotoGP riders on the RS-GPs, the RSV4 superbikes, and the iconic 250 2-strokes all took turns performing on the MWC course. Aprilia's quarter-litre displacements, which have won the company 18 world championships and 143 Grand Prix, were once again among the most sought-after motorcycles for riders.