Horrified girlfriend watches MotoGP champion endure brutal 125mph crash which has left him hospitalised with accidents ‘even worse than anticipated’

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin is recovering in hospital with 11 broken ribs and a collapsed lung after a crash described by the man who smashed into him as ‘the worst scene of my life’.

The Spaniard was racing in the Qatar Grand Prix when he lost control of his bike and began to fall to ground with Fabio Di Giannantonio right on his tail. Di Giannantonio was unable to avoid Martin and his front wheel hit the world champion on the back.

Martin then slid several metres across the asphalt before reeling on all fours, obviously in excruciating pain, until medics arrived at the Lusail track.  

The shocking scene played out in front of his horrified girlfriend, Maria Monfort Matutes who was watching in the paddock.

And, as her partner was treated, the true extent of his injuries became clear. The damage was so bad that a drain had to be inserted into Martin to remove the air and relieve pressure on his lungs. 

The positive side for Martin is that brain, cervical spine, or abdominal organ damage has been ruled out and the 27-year-old was at least able to post a few reassuring words to his fans. 

Jorge Martin slides along the asphalt for several metres after losing control of his bike

His girlfriend, Maria Monfort Matutes, watches on in horror from the paddock in Qatar

The 27-year-old drops down to all fours amid the excruciating pain of the shocking crash

‘I thank God because what happened to me could have been much worse. I’ll try to keep you informed,’ he posted on Instagram. 

It’s not the first time Martin’s supporters and girlfriend Maria have been put through the ringer by his injuries.

The double world champion was injured twice in pre-season. Both times, he suffered serious injuries with a host of bone fractures.

And, it was on his comeback from that, he suffered Sunday’s crash with Di Giannantonio.

‘He was right in front of me for a while, I was pretty close to him and, of course, tried to overtake him,’ said a shaken Di Giannantonio.

‘The moment he fell, his body was completely in front of my bike. And then, well, at over 200 km/h (125mph), more or less. It’s just a very fast corner.

‘I had no chance to avoid him; so I touched him. I was thinking about him the whole time because I was very worried.

Martin, who has 11 broken ribs and a collapsed lung, sent out a message to fans from Instagram

The double world champion will remain under observation in hospital for at least a few days

‘I had goosebumps because that was the worst scene of my life.’

Martin will remain in the hospital for a few days for observation and it is unclear when he will return to action. 

But, considering the severity of his injuries, it seems highly unlikely that he will be able to compete at the Jerez Grand Prix, the next round of the championship, from April 25.