Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin fractured his hand and his foot which is able to each require surgical procedures after a nasty crash in pre-season testing in Sepang, Malaysia on Wednesday, casting doubts on his title protection this season.
Martin, who made the swap from Pramac Racing to Aprilia after profitable the 2024 MotoGP championship, misplaced management of his bike on flip two the place a highside launched the 27-year-old into the air earlier than he landed exhausting on the tarmac.
The Spaniard additionally hit the observe face first as his helmet shattered and the session was briefly red-flagged. He was taken to the medical middle by ambulance earlier than being moved to the hospital for additional checks.
“Jorge Martin has been diagnosed with a right hand fracture and fractures in his left foot. He has undergone a CT scan and MRI, both of which were negative for any injuries,” MotoGP stated in an announcement.
“He will stay in hospital overnight and tomorrow he will fly back to Europe to undergo surgery on both his right hand and left foot.”
Martin gained the 2024 title within the closing race of the season, denying Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati a 3rd straight championship.
Testing in Malaysia will run till Friday earlier than they transfer to Thailand for additional checks the next week.
Martin has three weeks to get well earlier than the primary Grand Prix of the season at Thailand’s Chang Worldwide Circuit from Feb. 28.
Earlier, Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez was additionally pressured to withdraw from the three-day check after struggling a hand and foot fracture. Trackhouse Racing additionally use Aprilia bikes.
