While awaiting the results of hospital scans, Dr Angel Charte of the MotoGP medical team has given the following update on the condition of Pol Espargaro.
Espargaro brought out the red flags after falling at turn 10 in this afternoon’s second practice session at Portimao.
It is not yet clear if the GASGAS rider was injured while bouncing through the gravel trap, being hit by his bike and/or during contact with the trackside barrier.
Espargaro suffered heavy impacts to his chest and back, but is conscious and can move his legs and arms.
“Neurologically he is fine and didn’t lose consciousness in any moment,” Charte said. “He had a strong contusion to the lungs and we’ll see the damage with scans and MRIs in Faro [hospital]. We will see how he evolves but we need to know the [damage.
“He is conscious, very aware but slightly sedated. Nothing more to say [for now]… He moves his legs fine. His arms also. There is not a great concern immediately but we must wait for the [hospital] checks.”
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