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Trackhouse Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez has been forced to withdraw from the Sepang MotoGP test for a second year running.
Trackhouse Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez has had to pull out of the Sepang MotoGP test for the second consecutive year due to injuries sustained in a crash during the first day of collective running. The crash resulted in a fractured metacarpal in his left hand and a fractured little toe in his left foot. While the toe injury was manageable, the hand fracture has forced Fernandez to sit out for the remainder of the testing. This unfortunate incident adds to the series of setbacks Fernandez has faced in his MotoGP career, with previous injuries affecting his racing endeavors. The upcoming pre-season test in Buriram may also be in jeopardy for Fernandez, potentially leaving him unprepared compared to his competitors for the upcoming season.