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- Ra\u00fal Fern\u00e1ndez fractured a finger<\/strong> in the first-corner crash that eliminated both leading Aprilias from the Indonesian sprint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Trackhouse rider accused Marco Bezzecchi of unprofessional riding<\/strong> after losing the opportunity to fight for victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fern\u00e1ndez has been declared medically fit to ride<\/strong>, but swelling in his hand leaves his participation in Sunday’s Grand Prix uncertain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Ra\u00fal Fern\u00e1ndez has revealed that he fractured a finger in his opening-corner collision with Marco Bezzecchi during the Indonesian MotoGP sprint<\/strong>, launching a fierce criticism of the factory Aprilia rider after both crashed out at Mandalika.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez had started from pole position for the first time in MotoGP, with Bezzecchi alongside him on the front row. However, their race ended at Turn 1 after contact between the two Aprilias, removing both riders from contention before they could complete a lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking after the sprint, Fern\u00e1ndez confirmed that medical examinations had identified a small fracture. Although he has been declared fit to ride, his hand is swollen and he intends to assess his condition during Sunday’s warm-up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez accuses Bezzecchi of unprofessional riding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez was visibly angry after the collision, which followed a difficult braking sequence involving several riders at the front of the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Trackhouse rider accused Bezzecchi of focusing on beating him into the first corner rather than considering the consequences for both Aprilias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMarco did something he shouldn’t have done,\u201d Fern\u00e1ndez told reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He described the manoeuvre as \u201cunprofessional\u201d<\/strong> and expressed frustration that the two fastest riders from qualifying had eliminated each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez also revealed that Aprilia’s riders had discussed avoiding unnecessary interference before the sprint, given the pace demonstrated by the RS-GP throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The collision left both riders in the gravel, while Jorge Mart\u00edn escaped the incident to take the lead ahead of Marc M\u00e1rquez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/strong> reported in Friday’s Practice coverage<\/a>, Fern\u00e1ndez had set a new Mandalika lap record before securing his maiden MotoGP pole on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ra\u00fal Fern\u00e1ndez (Foto: Divulga\u00e7\u00e3o\/MotoGP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Finger fracture leaves Indonesian GP participation uncertain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fern\u00e1ndez confirmed that the accident had left him with a fractured finger and considerable swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has received medical clearance to participate in Sunday’s activities, but intends to test his ability to control the motorcycle during warm-up before making a final assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The injury is particularly significant at Mandalika, where repeated changes of direction and heavy braking place considerable demands on a rider’s hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bezzecchi, meanwhile, disputed Fern\u00e1ndez’s criticism and described the contact as a racing incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The factory Aprilia rider maintained that the collision resulted from the crowded approach to Turn 1 rather than a deliberate attempt to eliminate his rival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident also played a decisive role in the championship battle, allowing M\u00e1rquez to capitalise on Aprilia’s difficult sprint and take the championship lead<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The complete Indonesian MotoGP schedule, including qualifying and broadcast information<\/a> is available in GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong>‘s weekend guide. GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> provides full coverage of the MotoGP<\/a> championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- The Trackhouse rider accused Marco Bezzecchi of unprofessional riding<\/strong> after losing the opportunity to fight for victory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n