Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola hinted at Michelin tyres potentially causing Jorge Martin's crash during MotoGP pre-season testing in Malaysia, but Michelin denies responsibility. Martin suffered a highside at the second turn of the Sepang International Circuit, fracturing his hand and foot. Aprilia ruled out mechanical issues and rider error, suggesting the age of the tyres as a possible factor. Michelin confirmed the tyre's age and production details, attributing the crash to possible cold tyre conditions. After undergoing treatment, Martin is expected to miss the upcoming Buriram test and potentially the season launch event.
Aprilia has indirectly pinpointed the blame on Michelin for Jorge Martin’s violent crash at the start of MotoGP pre-season testing in Malaysia, but the French tyre supplier has ruled itself out of any responsibility. Martin landed face-first after suffering a highside at the second turn of the Sepang International Circuit, suffering a single fracture on his right hand and multiple fractures on his left foot.
Maybe it was the temperature, which was lower than normal, that influenced the fact that the tyre was still cold. “Jorge is one of those riders who, if he had noticed something strange, would have immediately asked for a tyre change, but he went on and did 13 laps.
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