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Aprilia rider Jorge Martin wants MotoGP and the Barcelona circuit to take action after a crash that he feels “lucky” to be unhurt in – and which reminded him of Luis Salom’s tragic crash there
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin is advocating for MotoGP and the Barcelona circuit to address safety concerns following a recent crash that reminded him of Luis Salom’s tragic accident at the same circuit.
10 years ago, Salom passed away in a Moto2 race at the Barcelona circuit, which deeply impacted Martin, who was racing in Moto3 at the time.
Despite the modifications made to the circuit since then, Martin’s crash in Turn 12, an unusual spot for accidents, left him with a significant impact on his left forearm, prompting him to express concerns about the track’s safety.
Martin emphasized the need for improvements at the corner where the crash occurred, highlighting the danger posed by the close proximity of the barrier.
His concerns were echoed by Alex Marquez, who also called for changes to enhance safety at the problematic corner of the circuit.
While Martin acknowledged feeling lucky to have escaped serious injury in the crash, reports suggesting a possible concussion diagnosis raised concerns about his ability to continue riding in the future.
