Jorge Martin suffered a massive blow at Phillip Island after fighting fiercely for victory against Marc Marquez during the high-octane MotoGP Sprint race. The thrilling duel on track tragically ended in disaster for the Aprilia rider, who was declared unfit for Sunday's main Grand Prix following a high-speed crash that resulted in a severe right arm fracture.
From the moment the lights went out, the race delivered a heavyweight battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The Spanish contender showed incredible bravery, repeatedly overtaking his Ducati rival in a clean, high-tempo masterclass as both fought tooth and nail for vital championship advantage under shifting weather conditions.
The intense battle came to a sudden halt on the eighth lap when a terrifying high-side crash occurred at turn eight at roughly 180 km/h. After running slightly wide, an attempt to save the trajectory sent the machine sliding violently through the gravel trap. With his primary title challenger eliminated from the fight, the veteran leader cruised to his ninth sprint win of the season, reclaiming the championship lead by ten points.
Circuit medical staff immediately rushed to transport the injured star to the medical center via stretcher. Initial X-rays confirmed a radius fracture in his right arm alongside potential distal ulna damage near the wrist, requiring comprehensive diagnostic evaluation at a specialized hospital facility in Melbourne.
Although he eventually walked out of the medical center with his arm immobilized in a sling, his absence from Sunday's grid was officially confirmed. According to Motosan.es, he briefly addressed the media outside his garage before traveling for further scans. It is a pity about the crash, it looked very scary indeed, he stated. The important thing is that I am okay after such a dangerous accident. I am going to Melbourne now to check how to proceed. I am alive, that is the most important thing. It seems to be just a small bone, much less than I feared, though further tests will determine the full recovery path.
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