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Luca Marini Hospitalized After Serious Crash in Suzuka Endurance Test

He remains under hospital observation until cleared to travel, having thanked supporters with an Instagram update.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred during the second day of pre-race testing at Suzuka when Marini lost control at Turn 1.
  • He sustained a dislocated left hip, ligament damage to his left knee, fractures to the sternum and left clavicle, and a right-sided pneumothorax.
  • Honda confirmed he was transferred to a local hospital and stabilized following emergency treatment.
  • Marini posted a photo from his hospital bed on Instagram to express gratitude and promise recovery updates.
  • Messages of encouragement arrived from the VR46 team and fellow riders including Stefan Bradl and Filippo Farioli.