Prayers are pouring in for MotoGP champion Jorge Martin after a "horrifying" crash on Wednesday. Martin, 27 of Spain, is one of the top motorcycle racers in the world. But even the best are at risk of crashing at any given moment.

SEPANG, Malaysia — World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has fractured his right hand and bones in his left foot in a crash in preseason testing with his new team Aprilia. Martin was thrown off his bike in the “highside” crash at the Sepang circuit on Wednesday and landed heavily, hitting his head against the track.

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin was taken to hospital on Wednesday after crashing on the opening day of pre-season testing in Malaysia.