India, Feb. 6 -- Defending MotoGP champion Jorge Martin was involved in a freak accident on Wednesday, which left him with a fractured hand and foot, which requires surgery. The crash happened in pre-season testing in Sepang, Malaysia. The Spaniard moved to Aprilia from Pramac Racing after clinching the 2024 MotoGP Championship title.

In a video of the accident which has gone viral on social media, Martin can be seen losing control of his bike on turn two, where a highside launches him into the air, before landing hard on the tarmac. He hit his face first as his helmet shattered and the session was also briefly halted. He was immediately taken to the medical centre by ambulance, before being taken to a hospital.

In a statement, MotoGP s...