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Bagnaia Undergoes Arm Pump Surgery During MotoGP Summer Break — An Early Move Ahead of the Second Half

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Pecco Bagnaia underwent surgery for arm pump at the start of MotoGP's summer break. The condition, in which the forearm tightens up and grip strength is lost, has long troubled riders. Using the break to get it fixed for good, the decision appears aimed at a strong comeback in the second half of the season.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Bagnaia getting arm-pump surgery right at the start of summer break, huh. That's when your forearm swells up tight and your grip strength drains away — a rider's natural enemy. I went through it plenty myself back when I raced. That fear of not being able to grab the brake — only someone who's lived it understands. If he uses the break to fix it properly, that's a smart call for the second half.