Honda MotoGP Rider Marini Hospitalised After Severe Suzuka Test Crash

Honda MotoGP rider Luca Marini suffered multiple serious injuries in a heavy crash while testing Honda’s CBR1000RR-R SP at the Suzuka Circuit for the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race. After a successful first day of testing, Marini crashed on the second day, sustaining a dislocated left hip, ligament damage in his left knee, fractures to his sternum and left collarbone, and a right-sided pneumothorax. He was transferred to a local hospital in Japan where he was stabilized and remains under observation until deemed fit to travel. Marini had traveled directly from the British Grand Prix to Suzuka and was being considered for a spot in Honda's endurance team lineup. The severity of his injuries, particularly the pneumothorax, complicates his recovery and makes his participation in upcoming MotoGP events unlikely. Honda has committed to fully supporting Marini in his recovery process.