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Raul Fernandez is being taken to hospital for checks after an FP1 crash in Portugal
Trackhouse MotoGP race winner Raul Fernandez is taken to hospital for checks following a heavy crash in FP1 at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The Spaniard fell off his satellite Aprilia at Turn 1 with about 20 minutes left in the session. Although shaken, Fernandez managed to stand up after the incident. He was initially examined at the circuit medical center and will now undergo a CT scan at a local hospital. Fernandez’s absence for the rest of the Portimao weekend will be a setback after his recent success in the flyaway races. With Aprilia dealing with injuries this season, including world champion Jorge Martin, the team faces challenges. Despite Fernandez’s crash, the morning session saw Alex Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi performing well, while Pol Espargaro, standing in for the injured Maverick Vinales, also experienced a minor crash with no significant repercussions.
