MOTOGP rider Pol Espargaro suffered several serious injuries, including back and chest trauma, in a horrific crash at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Friday. He then slid across the track at high speed before violently bouncing through the gravel trap and crashing into the barrier. MotoGP later confirmed that Espargaro had suffered a pulmonary contusion, jaw fracture and a fractured dorsal vertebra. A doctor also revealed that despite the horrific nature of his injuries, Espargaro did not lose consciousness at any stage. Neurologically, he is fine, he has not lost consciousness at any time. VR46 Ducati rider Luca Marini said: “Sincerely, the crash was very particular.

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