Raul Fernandez had a nightmare morning in Portimão. The Spanish rider for the TrackHouse Aprilia team suffered a heavy crash in the final minutes of the first free practice session for the Portuguese Grand Prix.
The incident occurred at turn 1, with just under twenty minutes remaining in the session. His satellite RS-GP went straight on before violently crashing into the safety barriers. FernandezHe, on the other hand, got up with difficulty, visibly dazed, but conscious.
The driver was initially taken to the circuit's medical center, before his team confirmed his transfer to a local hospital for a scan.
After After going off the track at the first corner, Raul underwent a medical examination at the local medical center and is currently transferred to the local hospital for a scanWe will know more later and will keep you informed. " he indicated TrackHouse in a statement.
A big one for @ 25RaulFernandez Turn 1 😱💥
Glad to see the Spaniard is relatively OK!#PortugueseGP 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/u8mHudY9fh
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 7, 2025
Aprilia's bad luck continues with this crash involving Raul Fernandez.
This fall comes at a crucial time for Fernandez, rapidly rising through the ranks MotoGPThe Spaniard was coming off a podium finish in the Sprint in Indonesia and a resounding victory in Australia, his first in the premier category.
A potential absence would therefore be a major blow for the driver of 24 years, as he approached this Portuguese weekend with great confidence and a real drive for performance.
Aprilia hoped to capitalize on its good history in Portimão: Maverick Vinales had won the Sprint last year before missing the Grand Prix podium due to a technical issue.
But the Italian manufacturer is experiencing a season marked by a series of injuries, notably that of the 2024 world champion. George Martin, still recovering from his shoulder fracture in Japan.
The team TrackHouse, which had started 2025 with promising momentum, is therefore holding its breath. The next few hours will be crucial in determining the severity of the injuries. Raul fernandez and his possible participation for the rest of the weekend. An update is expected later today.
