Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin in hospital after preseason crash in Malaysia
Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has been taken to hospital after highsiding twice from his bike in the opening hours of preseason testing in Sepang, Malaysia.
Aprilia Racing’s Martin, who remounted after the first fall, was thrown into the air after a crash on turn two, landing hard on his feet before landing face first onto the asphalt on Wednesday.
The session was briefly red-flagged as he was taken to the medical centre by ambulance.
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“He’s at the hospital undergoing tests due to left foot and right hand pain,” MotoGP said in a statement. “We’re sending our best wishes to the World Champ.”
Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez was forced to withdraw from the three-day test after suffering a hand and foot fracture on Wednesday.
