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Italy's Marini in hospital after 'heavy' crash

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Luca Marini finished 15th in the MotoGP at Silverstone on Sunday

Sean Kearns
BBC Sport

Honda rider Luca Marini is in hospital with multiple injuries after a "heavy" crash during training in Japan.

The 27-year-old Italian crashed at the Suzuka circuit on Wednesday, sustaining a dislocated hip, fractures to the sternum, a right collapsed lung and knee ligament damage.

Marini, who is 13th in the 2025 MotoGP world championship standings, was rushed to hospital and was later said to be in a stable condition.

"Thanks everyone for the . I'll keep you posted," Marini wrote on Instagram.

Marini was preparing for the Suzuka 8 Hour, the annual endurance race held at the Honda-owned Suzuka circuit.

Honda said Marini will remain under observation in Japan until he is deemed fit to travel again.

The eighth race of the 2025 season is on 8 June in Aragon, Spain.

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