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Spanish MotoGP rider Martin sidelined with fracture after Australian crash
Jorge Martin has been ruled out of further competition at the Australian Grand Prix after sustaining a fracture during Saturday's sprint race. The Aprilia rider crashed while battling for the lead against eventual winner Marc Marquez.
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Martin's withdrawal from the Phillip Island circuit marks a significant setback in the MotoGP championship battle. The incident occurred during the sprint race when the Spanish rider made contact with his bike at high speed while disputing the race lead with Marquez, forcing him off track.
The 26-year-old's injury has necessitated his absence from Sunday's main race, preventing him from capitalising on what had been a competitive weekend for the Aprilia outfit. Medical assessments following the crash confirmed the fracture, ruling out any possibility of competing further at the venue.
Marquez secured victory in the sprint race, extending his success at Phillip Island where he has proven particularly formidable. The Australian circuit remains one of MotoGP's most challenging venues, with weather conditions and track characteristics regularly catching out riders throughout the weekend.
Martin's absence represents one of several setbacks riders face during the demanding MotoGP season, where high-speed crashes remain an occupational hazard. The injury adds to the physical toll many competitors endure across the lengthy championship campaign.