Spanish pilot Pol Espargaro suffered a bruised lung and several fractures after falling during practice for the Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix, writes AFP.

Paul EspargaroPhoto: GIGI SOLDANO / AFP / Profimedia

In addition to the lung contusion, Espargaro was also selected with a “broken jaw and a fractured vertebra,” noted Dorna, the promoter of the MotoGP World Championship.

Espargaro crashed violently into the tire barrier at the side of the track in Portimao on Friday after losing control of his bike during the second and final qualifying session of the Portuguese Grand Prix, the first race of the season.

At the age of 31, Pol Espargaro first received first aid on the spot and was then taken to hospital.

“He is aware, reacts well. He is currently under sedation. He has no problems with the movement of his legs and arms, so there is no reason to fear permanent damage to his spine.” – noted one of the doctors.

Pol Espargaro, brother of Aleís (ranked fourth in the Drivers’ Championship in 2022), has joined the GasGas team this season for the first time in the MotoGP championship, associated with the French team Tech3 (formerly KTM-Tech3 in 2022). .

The Spaniard finished 16th overall last season with the Honda team, writes Agerpres.

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