Aleix Espargaro suffered a serious accident during MotoGP testing in Sepang, where he was with the Honda HRC team. The Spanish rider was forced to be hospitalized due to injuries sustained in this incident.
In a message shared on his social media, Espargaro detailed that he suffered multiple contusions and four fractured vertebrae, although, fortunately, these injuries did not affect his spinal cord. The rider expressed his gratitude for the support received and reported that after a few days in the hospital, he will be able to return home with his wife.
Rehabilitation and testing schedule
Espargaro will now be assessing the need for surgery at the Quirón Dexeus Hospital once he returns home. With this injury, his recovery will be a key factor for his career, as he was set to lead the development of the new Honda motorcycle prototype for the 2027 season, the RC214V.
His testing partner, Takaaki Nakagami, will have to take on more responsibility during this period in the development of both prototypes. The tests for the 2026 season are being scheduled for late April in Jerez and mid-May in Barcelona, with a continuation in Brno and Spielberg, where work will be done on the 2027 models.
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