Jorge Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint
MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix after breaking his forearm in a high-speed crash in the sprint. In a statement released less than two hours after the sprint, Aprilia revealed that the Spaniard has suffered a fracture to his radius, one of the two bones in the forearm. Initial scans also indicated a suspected fracture of the ulna, the other forearm ...…
MotoGP rider Jorge Martin will miss the upcoming Australian Grand Prix after fracturing his forearm during a high-speed crash in the sprint race. The Spaniard suffered a fracture to his radius, one of the two bones in the forearm, with initial scans also suggesting a possible fracture of the ulna, the other forearm bone near the wrist.
Following the crash, Martin was taken to the circuit's medical center where X-rays confirmed the injuries. Further tests are required to determine the severity of the injury, leading to his declaration as unfit for the Sunday race. This setback has dealt a significant blow to Martin's title aspirations, as he lost 10 points from his championship lead, dropping behind Ducati's Marc Marquez.
The crash occurred on lap 8 of Saturday's half-distance race at Phillip Island, with Marquez going on to win the race.
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