Defending MotoGP champion Jorge Martin was hospitalized Wednesday after struggling two high-side crashes through the early hours of pre-season testing in Sepang, Malaysia.
The 27-year-old, who made the transfer to Aprilia after profitable the 2024 championship for Pramac Ducati, reported ache in his left foot and proper hand after being thrown off at flip two of Sepang observe – his second crash of the session.
Martin had accomplished 13 laps when he misplaced management of his new bike and was flipped excessive into the air.
The Spaniard landed laborious on his left foot earlier than his head banged onto the asphalt, bringing out the pink flag to halt the opening day session. He was taken to a close-by hospital for checks.
He had walked away unscathed from his first crash early within the session.
“He’s at the hospital undergoing tests due to left foot and right hand pain,” MotoGP stated in a press release. “We’re sending our best wishes to the World Champ.”
Meanwhile, Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez was compelled to withdraw from the three-day check after struggling a hand and foot fracture on Wednesday.
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