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Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini was “expecting worse” from Suzuka test crash
After a recent Suzuka 8 Hours test crash, Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini admits he is only “80%” fit for this weekend’s German Grand Prix. Despite significant injuries, following the crash in Japan at the end of May, Marini has been steadily recovering. Forced to stay in a Japanese hospital, Marini returned home in early June, exceeding recovery expectations. Although initially expected to miss more races, Luca Marini aims to return this weekend at the Sachsenring, having missed only the last three rounds. Determined to regain full fitness, Marini plans to carefully navigate the upcoming races and rest during the summer break to ensure a strong second half of the season.
