Bad news for Honda: test rider Espargaró suffered a heavy crash during testing in Sepang. Here is the official statement and the rider’s condition.
Despite his career change to focus on cycling, Aleix Espargaró is still part of the MotoGP paddock as a test rider for Team Honda. Unfortunately, during a test session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, the Catalan rider suffered a serious injury that will keep him away from sporting activity for a long time.
Aleix Espargaró’s words
The news came just a few minutes ago through a post published on social media by the rider himself, which reads: “On Tuesday, during the test here in Sepang, I suffered a very heavy crash. As a result, I sustained several contusions and four broken vertebrae, although by a very small margin, and thankfully they did not affect the spinal cord.
After a few days at CU Aurelius Hospital, where I’ve been treated incredibly well, I’m now able to fly home with Laura, who came to the rescue from the other side of the world (once again, and I’ve lost count…) and there we will evaluate whether surgery is needed at Quirón Dexeus. Thanks to my entire Honda team for taking care of me these past few days. Sorry for the scare, I’ll be back!”
Photo: Aleix Espargaro
