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Jorge Martin Injury Update Released As MotoGP Rider Set For Surgery

Jorge Martin Injury Update Released As MotoGP Rider Set For Surgery

Summary

MotoGP rider Jorge Martin crashed during the Japanese Grand Prix Sprint and will need surgery for a broken right collarbone. Martin's teammate, Marco Bezzecchi, sustained a bruise on his right leg. Francesco Bagnaia won the race.

Key Facts

  • Jorge Martin is a MotoGP rider for Aprilia Racing.
  • Martin crashed and broke his right collarbone during the Japanese Grand Prix Sprint.
  • He will have surgery in Barcelona to fix the broken bone.
  • Marco Bezzecchi, Martin's teammate, bruised his right leg in the same incident.
  • Bezzecchi will undergo rehabilitation and take anti-inflammatory medication.
  • Francesco Bagnaia won the Japanese Grand Prix Sprint race.
  • Bagnaia finished the race 1.8 seconds ahead of his Ducati teammate Marc Marquez.

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