MotoGP Champion Jorge Martin Faces Surgery After Pre-Season Crash

The reigning champion fractured his hand and foot in a highside crash during testing in Malaysia, raising concerns about his readiness for the season opener.

Jorge Martin suffered fractures to his right hand and left foot during a highside crash at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia during pre-season testing.
The crash occurred on Turn 2, where Martin was launched into the air and landed face-first, shattering his helmet and briefly halting the session with a red flag.
Medical evaluations confirmed fractures but ruled out head injuries; Martin will undergo surgery in Europe and miss the remainder of the three-day test.
Martin, who won the 2024 MotoGP Championship and recently joined Aprilia Racing, faces a tight recovery timeline ahead of the season's first race in Thailand on February 28.
Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez also withdrew from the same testing session due to similar injuries, adding to challenges for Aprilia's pre-season preparations.