Pedro Acosta has undergone successful surgery on a persistent problem with carpal tunnel syndrome. The Spaniard retired from Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix with the issue.

What happened?

Acosta was battling Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia for fourth place when he slowed down and retired. He later explained that numbness in his right arm caused the retirement.

The Moto2 and Moto3 world champion has faced reliability issues throughout the season. At the Catalunya Grand Prix, Alex Marquez slammed into his slowing No.37 bike.

Back-to-back retirements disrupt Acosta’s strong mid-season form

Acosta suffered multiple reliability issues on Saturday at Assen. When he slowed up on Sunday’s race, the assumption was more of the same. However, Acosta was seen shaking his right arm.

He told the media it was numbness that caused the retirement. “I’ve been suffering for one year, and I've completely lost the feeling in three fingers of the hand”, Acosta said.

What comes next?

Acosta is expected to return for the German GP, pending a medical check next week. He posed in a hospital bed with his thumbs up and heavy strapping around his right wrist.

The 22-year-old has signed as a Ducati factory rider for the next two seasons alongside Marc Marquez. Despite technical issues, Acosta’s focus is clearly on winning his first race in MotoGP.

Acosta has had multiple runners-up finishes and podiums. He looked in sublime form a race earlier in Hungary, battling for victory.

Acosta raises safety concerns over recurring mechanical failures

Assen saw Acosta stop on Saturday practice and then struggle with a throttle issue during qualifying. He finished eighth in the sprint.

“It's hard to understand what happened”, Acosta explained. He said the team needs to look into something, as there have been a lot of technical problems from Barcelona.

The German GP will take place from July 10-12. Acosta will undergo a medical check next week to confirm his return.

And so, the wait begins for Acosta’s return to the track. Will he be able to overcome his technical issues and win his first race in MotoGP?

But for now, Acosta is focused on his recovery. He posted a picture with the doctor and the caption ‘all good’.

So, the question on everyone’s mind is: can Acosta make a successful return to the track? Only time will tell.

On July 10, we will find out if Acosta is ready to take on the German GP. Until then, we wait.