Massimo Rivola discusses Jorge Martin's 'serious misjudgement' in the Sprint Race at the Japanese Grand Prix.

After a promising Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, Aprilia Racing's luck ran out on Saturday at the Twin Ring Motegi.

The Aprilia factory riders had a poor showing in Qualifying, with Marco Bezzecchi qualifying in ninth place and Jorge Martin starting from 17th.

However, the day went even worse for the Italian manufacturer as at the first corner in the Sprint Race, Martin made a 'serious misjudgement under braking' and crashed, taking out his teammate in the process.

It has been confirmed that Martin has suffered a displaced fracture to his right collarbone, and Bezzecchi underwent checks to his right leg. However, he has 'no serious consequences' from the crash.

"Jorge and, especially, Marco did not start from the grid positions they deserved," Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola stated after a disastrous Sprint Race for Aprilia Racing.

"A serious misjudgement under braking by Jorge unfortunately caused a heavy crash for both of them. Looking at what happened, we are lucky that only one rider was injured and that Marco, in the end, did not suffer any fractures.

"We are sorry to hear that Jorge will once again have to undergo surgery, after what has been a difficult season to say the least.

"The work of Aprilia Racing nevertheless continues at full pace: we know that on Sunday, Marco, even if not in top condition, will still be able to deliver a great race and we will do everything possible to give him the best bike we can."