Spanish rider Pol Espargaro takes a hard tumble during MotoGP qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday. - EPA
SEPANG: Young Spanish rider Pol Espargaro’s hopes of starting the MotoGP race on Sunday is hanging in the balance after he suffered a heavy fall and fractured the second metatarsal in his left foot in morning practice.
Espargaro, who won the Moto2 world title last year, suffered a big spill at Turn 1 with less than three minutes of the third practice session remaining – causing the red flag to come out.
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