Martin eyes return to racing in Qatar after passing medical exam

After touring to the US to assist his group from the pit field for the primary time this season on the MotoGP Americas Grand Prix at COTA, Jorge Martin obtained a constructive medical check-up with hopes to return to the monitor as quickly as Qatar.

The check-up was performed Tuesday morning by Dr. Xavier Mir and the surgical group answerable for the World Champion’s process on February 25 on his left hand. In a press release to Motorsport.com, Dr. Mir shared, “The medical and radiological examination of the scaphoid, radius and pyramidal fractures of Jorge Martín, current a great evolution that enable [him] to begin a brand new stage within the practical restoration, to get to Qatar and see what sensations the rider has so as to have the ability to take part within the grand prix, at all times after passing in MotoGP medical management.”

The Aprilia rider has been cleared by his docs to extend his coaching depth, significantly in cardiovascular and biking workout routines. In consequence, he’s now on monitor to journey to Doha subsequent week, aiming to make his debut along with his new group on the Qatar Grand Prix, the fourth spherical of the 2025 calendar. If his restoration continues easily this week, Martín has medical approval to journey to Qatar. Nevertheless, if he deems it needed, he might go for a closing medical check-up on the Dexeus Clinic subsequent week earlier than departing.

Upon arrival in Qatar, Martín will likely be required to bear one other medical analysis on the Losail Circuit, performed by MotoGP Medical Director Ángel Charte. Solely Charte has the authority to grant him the official clearance to take part in Friday’s FP1 session, after which he’ll bear additional evaluation.

Following the check-up, Martín shared a photograph to his Instagram tales Tuesday, displaying himself coaching on his bicycle in Andorra, the small Pyrenean nation the place he resides.

The 2024 MotoGP World Champion with Pramac-Ducati sustained his initial injury on the first day of pre-season testing in Sepang whereas using the Aprilia, fracturing his proper hand. This incident required surgical procedure on February 7.

Following a profitable restoration, Martín was medically cleared to compete within the Thai Grand Prix. Nevertheless, on the eve of his departure, he performed apply classes on a supermotard at a karting monitor in Lleida, where he suffered a severe crash, main to 3 fractures in his left hand and necessitating a second surgical procedure in lower than three weeks.

Martín, who signed a two-year contract with Aprilia in June of final 12 months, has but to make his official race debut on the Noale-based producer’s bike.