On Wednesday, May 28 2025 Luca Marini sustained serious injuries following a crash while testing for the Suzuka 8-Hour event and will remain in Japan for medical care and recovery.
After competing in the British GP, Marini traveled to Suzuka Circuit for his first test aboard the CBR1000RR-R SP. He completed a promising opening day, but during the second day of testing, the Italian rider suffered a severe crash. Marini was diagnosed with a dislocated left hip, ligament damage in his left knee, fractures to his sternum and left collarbone, and a right-sided pneumothorax. He was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he is now in stable condition.
Marini will stay in Japan under medical observation until he is cleared to travel.
Both Honda HRC and the Honda HRC Castrol team have pledged their full support to Marini throughout his recovery process.
Photo Courtesy of Honda HRC Castrol.