Dylan Ferrandis will miss Round 9 of the AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis after hyperextending his thumb in a crash during the 450SX heat at Daytona International Speedway. He retired from the Daytona main event after a second crash, and an MRI this week showed no broken bones or ligament tears but revealed significant fluid buildup, inflammation and bruising that have compromised his grip.

Ferrandis attempted a practice on Thursday but concluded his thumb could not safely hold the handlebars and elected to withdraw from the Indianapolis round.

Riding for Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing, Ferrandis and the team framed his absence as a precautionary, recovery-focused decision guided by medical assessment. They plan to use the Indianapolis weekend and the scheduled off week for rest and rehabilitation with the aim of returning for Round 10 in Birmingham, Alabama. Ferrandis is currently ninth in the 450SX standings, with a season-best finish of ninth recorded four times so far.

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