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Raul Fernandez has opened up on the injuries that have disrupted his MotoGP pre-season – and the “super strange” crash that caused them
Trackhouse Racing Aprilia’s Raul Fernandez praised MotoGP’s medical team for helping him recover from three fractures to his hip and pelvis suffered in a testing crash at Sepang to be ready for the Lusail test. Fernandez had a highside crash at Sepang, contrasting with reigning champ Pecco Bagnaia’s walk-away crash moments before. Despite the injuries affecting his season start, Fernandez appreciated the medical team’s efforts. He credited MotoGP’s new medical team, Quironprevencion, for his speedy recovery and expressed gratitude to key members, Jaime and Nacho. Fernandez was impressed with his quick recovery, being able to get back on a MotoGP bike less than two weeks after the crash.