Raul Fernandez has decided to sit out the remainder of the Portuguese Grand Prix after his crash on Friday morning.

Following his crash in Free Practice One at the Portuguese Grand Prix, Raul Fernandez has decided to withdraw from the remainder of the weekend.

The Spaniard went down at Turn One during the opening MotoGP session of the weekend, and after the crash was taken to the hospital for a CT scan. It was discovered that during the crash in Free Practice One, he had dislocated his shoulder.

Fernandez was declared fit to continue with the remainder of the weekend. However, after participating in Practice on Friday afternoon and Free Practice Two on Saturday morning, he has withdrawn from the remainder of the weekend.

Fernandez has been on a run of strong form as he has featured on two Sprint Race podiums and won a Grand Prix across the last three race weekends.

But by sitting out the remainder of the penultimate Grand Prix of the season, he will be hoping to be fit for next weekend's season finale. He will also want to participate in the Valencia Test, which takes place on the Tuesday after the season finale.

"Trackhouse MotoGP Team rider No.25 Raul Fernandez has withdrawn from the Grand Prix of Portugal," the team said.

"Following the heavy impact he suffered crashing at Turn 1 in Friday’s Free Practice 1, the discomfort in his left shoulder is such that the decision has been taken on the grounds of Raul’s well-being and safety.

"He will commence treatment in an effort to be fit for the final round of the championship, at Valencia, in one week.

"While unfortunate, the team want to ensure that Raul is fully supported in the decision to take no further part in the event in Portugual and he receives the best medical treatment to aid a full recovery.

"Further news of Raul’s condition will be communicated as soon as an update is available."