MotoGP star rushed to hospital after TWO horror crashes on day one of pre-season testing
MotoGP star rushed to hospital after TWO horror crashes on day one of pre-season testing
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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. 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.
![[Jorge Martin crashes his motorcycle during a MotoGP race.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/aprilia-racings-spanish-rider-jorge-969356767.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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. 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.
![[Jorge Martin leaning into a turn on his Aprilia MotoGP motorcycle.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/aprilia-racings-spanish-rider-jorge-969356596.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The rider will stay in the hospital before travelling back to Europe for surgery. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. 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. 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.
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