Jorge Martín narrowly escaped a severe crash at the Assen MotoGP Practice session.
He crashed at turn 12, but the track's grass run-off area helped him avoid a worse outcome.

What happened?

The crash occurred when Martín lost the front of his bike, clipping the kerb on the inside of the turn.
His bike slid along the asphalt and then the grass, preventing a potentially disastrous crash.

Why it matters for Jorge Martín

Martín was thankful for the grass, fearing "some backflips" if gravel had been present instead.
He had been feeling competitive during Practice, trying to improve his braking and overall performance.

What comes next?

Martín will focus on addressing the stability issue with his bike, which he believes is his main problem at Assen.
He thinks his teammate Marco Bezzecchi has a step ahead of the others, but this advantage is more pronounced in time attack trim than in race pace.

Martín and his team made improvements to the bike's braking, trying a new setup in the morning session.
This change helped Martín understand the bike's limit and feel more supported from the front.

On the day of the Practice session, Martín saw that he and his fellow Aprilia riders were consistently in the top three or four.
This suggests that the bike is working well, and Martín is determined to close the gap with his teammate Bezzecchi.

The Assen MotoGP track feature that saved Martín from a worse crash is a testament to the importance of track design.
Martín's crash could have been much worse if the track had been designed differently, highlighting the need for careful consideration of safety features.

Martín's focus now shifts to the next day's session, where he will work on addressing the stability issue and trying to close the gap with Bezzecchi.
With the improvements made to his bike's braking, Martín is hopeful that he can be more competitive and achieve a better result.

The Assen MotoGP is a challenging track, and Martín's experience highlights the importance of being prepared for any situation.
Martín's ability to adapt and learn from his mistakes will be crucial in his pursuit of success in the MotoGP championship.