P1racenews AI automatic summary:
With three riders – including the reigning world champion – ruled out of at least the first pre-season test with injuries after just one day of running, MotoGP 2025 got off to a shockingly violent start at Sepang on Wednesday
MotoGP 2025 encountered a turbulent start as three riders, including reigning champion Jorge Martin, suffered injuries on the first day of pre-season testing at Sepang. Martin’s severe crash resulted in multiple fractures, necessitating surgery and potentially sidelining him for the entire pre-season. The causes of the crash and its impact on Martin and Aprilia’s season are analyzed in the latest MotoGP YouTube video and The Race MotoGP Podcast. Raul Fernandez from Aprilia also faced setbacks with a significant test crash, while Fabio Di Giannantonio’s return after shoulder surgery was marred by a bizarre accident and a broken collarbone. Additional insights on these incidents are provided in the podcast and video content. By joining The Race Members’ Club on Patreon, fans can access ad-free podcasts and videos, exclusive MotoGP content, such as the MotoGP 2015 Revisited series, and opportunities to engage with the team and top MotoGP personalities.
