{"id":2035558,"date":"2026-07-09T10:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2035558"},"modified":"2026-07-09T10:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:43:33","slug":"jake-dixon-cleared-for-second-worldsbk-return-attempt-at-donington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2035558","title":{"rendered":"Jake Dixon cleared for second WorldSBK return attempt at Donington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jake Dixon cleared for second WorldSBK return attempt at Donington<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon has been passed fit to ride ahead of the Donington WorldSBK this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-09T11:43:33+01:00\">09 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, 2026 Aragon WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This weekend\u2019s UK WorldSBK at Donington (10\u201312 July) will see Jake Dixon make his second attempt at returning from injuries he sustained preseason in Australia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon rode in a test at Donington a couple of weeks ago, but needed to pass a medical assessment on Thursday (9 July) at Donington ahead of the race weekend in order to confirm his participation in the UK WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The assessment was conducted this morning and Dixon passed, meaning he will be able to ride from FP1 on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dixon, Chantra, 2026 Aragon WorldSBK.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon\u2019s wrist and hand injuries were sustained in a crash on the final day of preseason testing at Phillip Island at the end of February.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd42775b034db078fda57df64cf7c5d5c3398f23a6ce60b931b12451ae0efbd3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Failed Aragon WorldSBK \u2018helped\u2019 Jake Dixon despite early withdrawal<\/li>\n<li>Danilo Petrucci: BMW \u201cnot satisfied\u201d with 2026 WorldSBK results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider, who was due to make his WorldSBK debut at the Australian Round a few days later, was kept out of the majority of the first half of the season as a consequence of the injuries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon made his first attempt at returning to racing at Aragon, which took place after he rode in the two-day test at Misano a week before.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, the Honda HRC rider pulled out of the weekend after Race 1, in which he finished 16th, and also missed the most recent round at Misano on 12\u201314 June where he was replaced by Ryan Vickers.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Danilo Petrucci, 2026 Czech WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The test in which Dixon rode at Donington was also attended by BMW and Danilo Petrucci. The Italian has also been passed fit to ride as he tries to return from the injuries he sustained in his Race 1 crash at Most in May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Petrucci\u2019s BMW team-mate, Miguel Oliveira, made his own return to racing at the last round at Misano following his injuries from the Superpole Race crash at Balaton Park a couple of weeks before Petrucci was sidelined. Oliveira was unable to complete the weekend at the Emilia-Romagna Round, retiring from Race 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jake Dixon<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Honda HRC<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Danilo Petrucci<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Donington WorldSBK an \u201cimportant race\u201d for Andrea Locatelli after Suzuka podium <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cNot only the tyre\u201d: Jonathan Rea on Honda WorldSBK-Suzuka 8 Hours disparity <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-5e7d544b7ef4a8fdc80720dfa701a2dee4eb9497e3e0c3de2a5d150cca6ded9b\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-a57169d3421e59e7940d9ad856d2e0643977ff815734b0ce3ce01067b90a87ea\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cNot only the tyre\u201d: Jonathan Rea on Honda WorldSBK-Suzuka 8 Hours disparity<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331379_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jonathan Rea speaks to the media, 2026 UK WorldSBK. 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data-timestamp=\"1783505413\"> 08\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rising Ducati WorldSBK star confirms 2027 plans after breakthrough 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783350508\"> 06\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source 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270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1315799_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1315799_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cNot a good championship\u201d: Former Jonathan Rea crew chief hits out at WorldSBK BoP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783079780\"> 03\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1287847_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1287847_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon has been passed fit to ride ahead of the Donington WorldSBK this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This weekend\u2019s UK WorldSBK at Donington (10\u201312 July) will see Jake Dixon make his second attempt at returning from injuries he sustained preseason in Australia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon rode in a test at Donington a couple of weeks ago, but needed to pass a medical assessment on Thursday (9 July) at Donington ahead of the race weekend in order to confirm his participation in the UK WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The assessment was conducted this morning and Dixon passed, meaning he will be able to ride from FP1 on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dixon, Chantra, 2026 Aragon WorldSBK.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon\u2019s wrist and hand injuries were sustained in a crash on the final day of preseason testing at Phillip Island at the end of February.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd42775b034db078fda57df64cf7c5d5c3398f23a6ce60b931b12451ae0efbd3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Failed Aragon WorldSBK \u2018helped\u2019 Jake Dixon despite early withdrawal<\/li>\n<li>Danilo Petrucci: BMW \u201cnot satisfied\u201d with 2026 WorldSBK results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider, who was due to make his WorldSBK debut at the Australian Round a few days later, was kept out of the majority of the first half of the season as a consequence of the injuries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon made his first attempt at returning to racing at Aragon, which took place after he rode in the two-day test at Misano a week before.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, the Honda HRC rider pulled out of the weekend after Race 1, in which he finished 16th, and also missed the most recent round at Misano on 12\u201314 June where he was replaced by Ryan Vickers.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Danilo Petrucci, 2026 Czech WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The test in which Dixon rode at Donington was also attended by BMW and Danilo Petrucci. The Italian has also been passed fit to ride as he tries to return from the injuries he sustained in his Race 1 crash at Most in May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Petrucci\u2019s BMW team-mate, Miguel Oliveira, made his own return to racing at the last round at Misano following his injuries from the Superpole Race crash at Balaton Park a couple of weeks before Petrucci was sidelined. Oliveira was unable to complete the weekend at the Emilia-Romagna Round, retiring from Race 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This weekend\u2019s UK WorldSBK at Donington (10\u201312 July) will see Jake Dixon make his second attempt at returning from injuries he sustained preseason in Australia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon rode in a test at Donington a couple of weeks ago, but needed to pass a medical assessment on Thursday (9 July) at Donington ahead of the race weekend in order to confirm his participation in the UK WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The assessment was conducted this morning and Dixon passed, meaning he will be able to ride from FP1 on Friday morning.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1319729_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dixon, Chantra, 2026 Aragon WorldSBK.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon\u2019s wrist and hand injuries were sustained in a crash on the final day of preseason testing at Phillip Island at the end of February.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dd42775b034db078fda57df64cf7c5d5c3398f23a6ce60b931b12451ae0efbd3\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Failed Aragon WorldSBK \u2018helped\u2019 Jake Dixon despite early withdrawal<\/li>\n<li>Danilo Petrucci: BMW \u201cnot satisfied\u201d with 2026 WorldSBK results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider, who was due to make his WorldSBK debut at the Australian Round a few days later, was kept out of the majority of the first half of the season as a consequence of the injuries.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon made his first attempt at returning to racing at Aragon, which took place after he rode in the two-day test at Misano a week before.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However, the Honda HRC rider pulled out of the weekend after Race 1, in which he finished 16th, and also missed the most recent round at Misano on 12\u201314 June where he was replaced by Ryan Vickers.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1314248_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Danilo Petrucci, 2026 Czech WorldSBK. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The test in which Dixon rode at Donington was also attended by BMW and Danilo Petrucci. The Italian has also been passed fit to ride as he tries to return from the injuries he sustained in his Race 1 crash at Most in May.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Petrucci\u2019s BMW team-mate, Miguel Oliveira, made his own return to racing at the last round at Misano following his injuries from the Superpole Race crash at Balaton Park a couple of weeks before Petrucci was sidelined. Oliveira was unable to complete the weekend at the Emilia-Romagna Round, retiring from Race 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1100439\/1\/jake-dixon-cleared-second-worldsbk-return-attempt-donington&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jake Dixon cleared for second WorldSBK return attempt at Donington Jake Dixon has been passed fit to ride ahead of the Donington WorldSBK this weekend. Alex Whitworth 09 Jul 2026 Share Jake Dixon, 2026 Aragon WorldSBK, grid. 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