Overview
- Surgeons at Clínica de Cuyo performed a cervical fixation on December 30 to stabilize Yacopini’s neck and protect his spinal cord, reporting a satisfactory immediate outcome.
- Yacopini remains in intensive care in critical condition, conscious with assisted ventilation, and with no detected brain injury, according to recent medical updates.
- Physicians noted slight hemodynamic improvement but emphasized close monitoring and a reserved prognosis following the complex, prolonged procedure.
- Toyota Gazoo Racing confirmed Yacopini will not compete at Dakar 2026, which begins in early January, and expressed support for the driver and his family.
- Co-driver Dani Oliveras withdrew from this Dakar to stay with Yacopini and launched a ‘Mucha fuerza JXY’ sticker campaign, as figures such as Carlos Sainz posted public messages of support.