JORGE MARTIN has been rushed to hospital after suffering TWO horror crashes on the first day of pre-season testing.
The MotoGP star was starting his preparation for the 2025 season with his new team Aprilia Racing in Sepang, Malaysia.
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Martin, 27, did not get off to the best start as he was thrown from his motorbike on one corner.
He was okay to continue, as footage shows him quickly jumping back up to his feet after landing on the tarmac
However, his day did not improve as he was thrown from the bike a second time during testing.
The Spaniard landed with his head heavily hitting the track as the visor of his helmet smashed to pieces.
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After the second crash, he was rushed to hospital to receive medical aid.
It has been confirmed that he suffered a fracture in the fifth metacarpal of his right hand.
He also suffered fractures in the third, fourth and fifth metatarsals of his left foot.
The rider will stay in the hospital before travelling back to Europe for surgery.
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Martin has been active on social media since the accident.
He posted a clip of the crash on Instagram and insisted he will be back.
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He wrote: “Not the best start of the 2025 season.
“But martinator always come back stronger.”
He also shared a snap of himself laying in a hospital bed having food with his leg in bandages.
Aprilla released a statement wishing Martin well ahead of his comeback.
It read: “Jorge Martín doesn’t fall. Jorge Martín always gets back up.
“And we’ll be waiting for you soon.”
MotoGP 2025 line-up
Here is a look at the riders and their teams for the upcoming MotoGP season…
- Marc Marquez – Ducati Lenovo Team
- Francesco Bagnaia – Ducati Lenovo Team
- Pedro Acosta – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
- Brad Binder – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
- Jorge Martin – Aprilia Racing
- Marco Bezzecchi – Aprilia Racing
- Fabio Quartararo – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
- Alex Rins – Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP
- Luca Marini – Honda
- Joan Mir – Honda
- Fabio di Giannantonio – Pertamina Enduro VR46
- Franco Morbidelli – Pertamina Enduro VR46
- Alex Marquez – Gresini Racing MotoGP
- Fermin Aldeguer – Gresini Racing MotoGP
- Miguel Oliveira – Prima Pramac Racing
- Jack Miller – Prima Pramac Racing
- Johann Zarco – LCR Honda Castrol
- Somkiat Chantra – LCR Honda Idemitsu
- Raul Fernandez – Trackhouse Racing
- Ai Ogura – Trackhouse Racing
- Maverick Vinales – Red Bull KTM Tech3
- Enea Bastianini – Red Bull KTM Tech3
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