Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

Frankie Dettori breaks ribs in car crashImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Frankie Dettori's racing career spans over 35 yearsPublished2 July 2026, 10:35 BSTUpdated 2 minutes agoJockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car accident, his management has said.A spokesperson for H Talent Management confirmed the crash happened on Wednesday evening near Newmarket in Suffolk.Another vehicle struck the rear passenger side of the car the 55-year-old was driving, causing it to spin and flip, they said.Dettori's injuries were still being assessed as he remained in hospital for further scans and observation."Frankie would like to thank the emergency services who attended the scene, together with the doctors, nurses and wider medical team caring for him," said H Talent Management."His focus is now on resting and recovering. H Talent Management respectfully asks that Frankie's privacy is respected at this time."No further comment will be made until there is a meaningful update."Dettori has not ridden in Britain since October 2023 when he won the Champion Stakes on King of Steel at Ascot.But he was due to return to the saddle in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster during the St Leger Festival in September.The collision is believed to have happened just over the border in Cambridgeshire and the county's police force has been approached for comment.Do you have a story suggestion for Suffolk? Contact us below.Get in touchYour VoiceContact formContact formFollow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, external, Instagram, external and X, external.Related topicsNewmarketBurwellRelated internet linksH Talent Management