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Honda HRC Castrol MotoGP rider Luca Marini sustained major injuries following a “heavy” crash while testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour race.
Honda HRC Castrol MotoGP rider Luca Marini suffered major injuries in a crash while testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour race. Marini, considered for a spot in the prestigious race, sustained a dislocated hip and a pneumothorax. Following a successful first day of testing, Marini crashed heavily on the second day, resulting in additional injuries including fractures in the sternum and left collarbone. Marini will remain in Japan for observation and recovery, with no clear timeline for his MotoGP return. In his absence, HRC test rider Aleix Espargaro is expected to fill in for the injured rider at the upcoming Aragon round.
