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Only one of Marc Marquez’s two painful crashes in Assen Friday practice really irritated the six-time MotoGP champion – and it was the one that also gave him a shortlived injury scare
Marc Marquez had two painful crashes in the Assen Friday practice, but the one that gave him a short-lived injury scare was the one that irritated him the most. The first crash, on his first run in opening practice, resulted in him hitting his nerve, causing his hand to go numb. Despite being the standout in MotoGP this year, his 40-point lead doesn’t allow for any injury absence. Marquez quickly recovered from the numbness and ended the opening session fastest. However, he crashed again during his qualifying-spec run due to using the front tyre from the earlier crash. Despite the pain and bruises to his face, finger, and stomach, Marquez was able to continue pushing and performing well.
