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Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has been taken to hospital after highsiding twice from his bike in the opening hours of pre-season testing in Sepang, Malaysia on Wednesday.
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.
The session was briefly red-flagged as he was taken to the medical centre by ambulance. The 27-year-old Spaniard has since been transferred to a local hospital for further checks.
“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.
Martin’s Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi was asked if there was a reason for the amount of falls on track.
“Well, I don’t know exactly,” he said.
“What I can say is that we have not enough soft tyres on the rear, which is the only one that is working here in Sepang.”
