Unfortunately, it was expected. Aprilia Trackhouse has just confirmed Raul Fernandez's withdrawal from the Portuguese Grand Prix following his massive crash in FP1. He didn't participate in Q1 earlier to protect himself, but it's clear the discomfort is simply too great for him to consider running the Sprint. Trackhouse will only be able to field Ai Ogura this weekend, which is a major setback for the American team.
The announcement was made between qualifying and the Sprint. Raul Fernandez suffered a huge crash yesterday in FP1The riders know it: this circuit is factually one of the most dangerous, or rather, one of those where it's not good to crash. Franco Morbidelli was very seriously injured there during testing at the beginning of 2024, and he wasn't the first, far from it.
Unfortunately we won't see @ 25RaulFernandez for the rest of the weekend 🚨
Get well soon, Raul! 💪#PortugueseGP 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/kppwnaeXdP
- MotoGP @ 🏁 (@MotoGP) November 8, 2025
Here is the statement from his team: "The team's number 25 driver" Trackhouse MotoGPRaul Fernandez, withdrew from the Portuguese Grand PrixFollowing the violent impact he suffered during his crash in turn 1 during the first free practice session on Friday, The pain in his left shoulder was so severe that the decision was made in the interest of Raul's well-being and safety.He will begin treatment in order to be fit for the final round of the championship in Valencia next week. Although regrettable, the team wants to ensure that Raul has full support in his decision not to participate in the event in Portugal and that he receives the best possible medical care to facilitate his full recovery. Further information on Raul's health will be provided as soon as it becomes available. »
Raul Fernandez is experiencing very difficult weeks after his first MotoGP victory in AustraliaIn Malaysia, he failed to score points in the Sprint and crashed on Sunday, and now he's injured. A sad turn of events for the young Spaniard, as this injury, just a week before the end of the season, could jeopardize the crucial Valencia tests in addition to the Grand Prix held on home soil.
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