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Deniz Oncu will be on the sidelines for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix

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After a training crash, Deniz Oncu has revealed that he will miss this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after undergoing surgery.

Deniz Oncu has revealed that he has undergone surgery following a training crash ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend.

The Turkish rider posted to social media on the 13th of August, saying he has 'broken bones and tendons' after the training crash.

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"Unfortunately, I had an accident during training yesterday," Oncu wrote in an Instagram post.

"I suffered broken bones and tendons. After a successful surgery, it’s time to rest. Thank you very much, doctor."

A statement from Red Bull KTM Ajo confirmed that Oncu will miss the Moto2 Austrian Grand Prix this weekend.

"Deniz Öncü underwent successful surgery on his left leg this Tuesday afternoon to treat a fractured left distal fibula suffered while training on Monday in Turkey," the statement reads.

"As a result, our Moto2 rider will not take part in the Austrian GP.

"After confirming that the operation went well and a night spent under observation, Öncü will be discharged tomorrow so he can begin his recovery process.

"Red Bull KTM Ajo wish our rider a speedy and effective recovery so we can see him back on track as soon as possible."

Before the summer break, rumours began to spread surrounding Oncu's future in the Red Bull KTM Ajo family. This season, the Turkish rider has claimed two race wins and a further podium; he sits sixth in the Moto2 World Championship, but his future is still uncertain.

According to reports, Oncu's teammate Collin Veijer is on a two-year deal with Ajo in Moto2, and Jose Antonio Rueda will be promoted from the squad's Moto3 team to their Moto2 team in 2026. This would leave Oncu without a seat in the Finnish team.

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