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Four-time world champion Jorge Prado will sit out Arlington’s seventh round of Monster Energy Supercross 2026, resting the shoulder that he damaged last weekend and with the goal of returning for Daytona.

Prado will continue his recovery after crashing heavily in the final qualifying session at Seattle, sidelining him for the remainder of the event in order to undergo further evaluation.

While no major injuries have been determined, excessive swelling and irritation in his right shoulder joint will see the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider prioritize his health in taking a full week off the bike.

“Following Jorge’s crash in qualifying at Seattle, we had his right shoulder checked out, which he has injured previously,” explained Ian Harrison, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team manager. “While there are no major injuries that have been found, other than the excessive swelling and irritation in the region, it has been decided that Jorge will take a week off the bike.

“His goal is to be back for Daytona if he is in a position to do so. We are not in a title fight with Jorge and his health is the absolute priority, so with some more therapy I am sure that he will be back and competitive again as soon as he is ready.”

Prado has been exceptional since reuniting with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for 2026 in the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, finishing on the main event podium in third at Anaheim 1, and achieving three heat race wins – Anaheim 1, Anaheim 2 and Glendale – in addition to qualifying quickest at both Glendale and Seattle.