Dylan Ferrandis to miss SuperMotocross Round 9 with thumb injury

The Red Bull KTM rider hyperextended his thumb in a Daytona heat race crash and will focus on recovery ahead of Round 10.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Dylan Ferrandis, a Red Bull KTM rider, will miss the upcoming Round 9 of the SuperMotocross World Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana due to a hyperextended thumb injury sustained in a heat race crash at the Daytona Supercross. An MRI revealed no broken bones or ligament damage, but Ferrandis was unable to ride during a test session and has decided to sit out the Indianapolis race to focus on rest and rehabilitation, with the goal of returning for Round 10 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why it matters

Ferrandis' absence from Round 9 is a significant blow to his championship hopes, as he currently sits ninth in the standings, 84 points behind the leader, Hunter Lawrence. The injury also leaves Ducati without a rider in Indianapolis, as Justin Barcia has not yet returned to competition following a major crash earlier in the season.

The details

Ferrandis injured his thumb in a heat race crash during the Daytona Supercross. An MRI revealed no broken bones or ligament damage, but the rider was unable to ride during a test session on Thursday and has decided to sit out the Indianapolis race to focus on rest and rehabilitation. The Red Bull KTM team said Ferrandis 'will use this weekend and the upcoming off weekend to focus on rest, rehabilitation, and recovery with the goal of returning for Round 10 of the championship in Birmingham, Alabama.'

  • Ferrandis injured his thumb in a heat race crash during the Daytona Supercross.
  • Ferrandis tried to ride on Thursday before the Indianapolis race, but felt his thumb was 'not capable of pushing or holding onto the handlebars'.
  • Round 9 of the SuperMotocross World Championship will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 9, 2026.
  • Round 10 of the championship will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, with a date to be determined.

The players

Dylan Ferrandis

A Red Bull KTM rider currently sitting ninth in the SuperMotocross World Championship standings.

Hunter Lawrence

The current leader in the SuperMotocross World Championship standings.

Justin Barcia

A Ducati rider who has not yet returned to competition following a major crash earlier in the season.

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What they’re saying

“I had an MRI on Tuesday and the results were positive with no broken bones and no ligament damage. I tried to ride today (Thursday) before I was planning to fly to Indy, but right away on the first lap I felt my thumb was not capable of pushing or holding onto the handlebars, so I have decided not to race this weekend. It is very frustrating and I am very bummed for myself and the team.”

— Dylan Ferrandis (nbcsports.com)

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