Bautista’s pre-season complications
In the week following the MotoGP Grand Prix in Malaysia, Alvaro Bautista underwent examinations by Dr. Angel Villamor in Madrid.
After medical specialist consultation and cervical spine MRI review due to loss of strength, numbness, and tingling sensation in the left upper limb reported after the crash at the Jerez test and MotoGP Grand Prix of Malaysia, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team’s rider was diagnosed with C6-C7 hernia and C5-C6 disc protrusions.
Further medical examinations and tests will be carried out in the next few days in order to assess possible damages due to the cervical nerves compression.
For the time being, however, surgery is not planned.
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit will raise the curtain once again for the Australian Round from the 23rd – 25th February, with the Official Test taking place in the week leading up the event on the 19th and 20th.
Tickets for the 2024 season opener are on sale now, check out your options at www.worldsbk.com.au
2024 WorldSBK Dates
| Date | Circuit | WSBK | WSSP600 | WSP300 |
| 23-25 Feb | Phillip Island | X | X | |
| 22-24 Mar | Catalunya | X | X | X |
| 19-21 Apr | Assen | X | X | X |
| 14-16 Jun | Misano | X | X | X |
| 12-14 Jul | Donington | X | X | |
| 19-21 Jul | Most | X | X | X |
| 9-11 Aug | Algarve | X | X | X |
| 23-25 Aug | Balaton Park | X | X | |
| 6-8 Sep | Â Magny-Cours | X | X | X |
| 20-22 Sep | Cremona | X | X | |
| 27-29 Sep | Aragón | X | X | X |
| 11-13 Oct | Jerez | X | X | X |
