From Autosport · Rachit Thukral · · 50s
Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after fracture
Jorge Martin misses Australian GP due to forearm fracture.
In brief
Jorge Martin misses Australian GP due to forearm fracture. Jorge Martin will miss Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after breaking his forearm in a sprint crash. Originally reported by Autosport.
Martin's injury
Jorge Martin broke his forearm in a high-speed crash during Saturday's sprint race.
Injury details
Initial scans show a radius fracture and suspected ulna fracture near the wrist.
Medical assessment
Martin has been declared unfit for Sunday's race after initial x-rays confirmed the fracture.
Team response
Aprilia will conduct a CT scan in Melbourne to determine injury severity and treatment options.
Race context
Martin was leading the championship by two points before crashing out of second place.
Consequence
Martin dropped 10 points behind Marc Marquez after the crash.
What to remember
Jorge Martin will miss Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after breaking his forearm in a sprint crash.
