Overview
- Fernandez crashed heavily at Turn 1 in Friday’s FP1, was assessed at the circuit and then transferred to a local hospital for a CT scan.
- Doctors identified a dislocated shoulder from the incident, and he was initially declared fit to continue.
- He took part in Friday afternoon Practice and Saturday morning Free Practice Two before electing to withdraw.
- Trackhouse cited significant discomfort in his left shoulder and said he will begin treatment with the goal of returning for Valencia next week.
- The Spaniard has been on a strong run with two Sprint podiums and a maiden GP win this season, sits 10th in the standings, and has a 2026 deal with Trackhouse.