Di Giannantonio, Martin Injured in Testing Woes
Summary
Fabio Di Giannantonio suffered a fractured left collarbone during the first day of testing at Sepang, preventing his return to MotoGP this season. The injury occurred during a practice start session and will require him to return to Italy for surgery. Prior to the accident, Di Giannantonio completed 49 laps and recorded a best time of 1:58.265, placing him as the seventh fastest rider at the test. His participation in the next round in Buriram is now uncertain.
In a similar misfortune, reigning world champion Jorge Martin also sustained serious injuries during the testing, fracturing his right hand and left foot. This series of accidents highlights the increasing challenges riders face during pre-season preparations, as Martin and competitors like Raul Fernandez will also be sidelined due to injuries sustained on track. With Di Giannantonio transitioning to full factory machinery with Ducati, his aim to return strong underscores the riders' commitment to overcoming obstacles ahead of the 2025 season.