Honda's Marini in hospital after 'heavy' crash

Honda rider Luca Marini is successful infirmary pinch aggregate injuries aft a "heavy" clang during training successful Japan.

The 27-year-old Italian collapsed astatine nan Suzuka circuit connected Wednesday, sustaining a dislocated hip, fractures to nan sternum, a correct collapsed lung and knee ligament damage.

Marini, who is 13th successful nan 2025 MotoGP world title standings, was rushed to infirmary and was later said to beryllium successful a unchangeable condition.

"Thanks everyone for nan support. I'll support you posted," Marini wrote connected Instagram.

Marini was preparing for nan Suzuka 8 Hour, nan yearly endurance title held astatine nan Honda-owned Suzuka circuit.

Honda said Marini will stay nether study successful Japan until he is deemed fresh to recreation again.

The eighth title of nan 2025 play is connected 8 June successful Aragon, Spain.