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Jorge Martin was hospitalized after crashing at Turn 7 during the Catalonia test session. The World Champion went through a difficult process this weekend, suffering a total of six accidents at the Circuit de Barcelona. Although no visible fractures were found during medical checks, he was transferred to Dexeus University Hospital for comprehensive examinations.
World Champion Jorge Martin witnessed an accident series throughout the test sessions in Barcelona. The rough weekend, during which he failed to score points in the Sprint and main race, led to successive falls on the track.
The Spanish rider, who crashed during the FP1 session on Friday, was pinned under his motorcycle during the incident at Turn 12. Martin compared the trauma he experienced to the accident of Luis Salom, who lost his life at the same location 10 years ago, referencing the moment.
Chain of Accidents Throughout the Week
Martin also fell during practice laps, remaining in Q1. The accidents did not stop throughout the weekend; he crashed while running in sixth place during the Sprint race on Saturday. On Sunday's race, he had to leave the track once more following contact with Raul Fernandez during the first lap of the second start.
This chain of accidents raised Martin's total accident count in Barcelona to six.
On Monday morning, during the second hour of the test sessions, Martin crashed again, this time at Turn 7. This incident caused the session to be stopped briefly with a red flag.
Initial reports from the scene indicated that Martin was taken by an ambulance to the medical unit and was fitted with a stabilizing neck collar. A statement from the Aprilia Racing Team specified that Martin was initially taken to the track's medical center for checks on his left elbow and right leg.
However, they confirmed that after examinations at the track's medical center found no visible fractures, Martin was transferred to Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona for more detailed testing.
Championship Race and Other Riders
Martin, who struggled with injuries last year, faced difficulties once again this season. Last year, he was only able to compete in seven races and missed his first pre-season test due to surgery during the winter period.
Following the nightmare Catalonia Grand Prix weekend, Martin is 15 points behind championship leader and teammate Marco Bezzecchi.
Other injury news from the track is also noteworthy. Alex Marquez underwent successful surgery after a serious accident with Pedro Acosta on Sunday. Marquez is expected to be discharged from the hospital later today. Meanwhile, no new details have been shared regarding the health status of Johann Zarco, who crashed at Turn 1 while racing for the LCR team.
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