Reigning world champion Jorge Martin has accomplished his long-awaited return to MotoGP equipment, driving an Aprilia RS-GP25 for the primary time since Qatar throughout a non-public take a look at at Misano on Wednesday.
Martin, who has missed each grand prix besides Lusail resulting from a string of accidents, accomplished 64 laps – 29 within the morning and 35 within the afternoon – and confirmed he intends to compete in subsequent weekend’s Czech Grand Prix at Brno.
“I’m actually glad to be right here. It has been a troublesome journey,” Martin stated.
“Lastly, after greater than three months I am again on a MotoGP bike, so I am tremendous glad. It is a pity that I used to be injured so many occasions that we didn’t make the entire season, however now we’re again. That is crucial factor.”
Aprilia additionally confirmed that Martin “will probably be travelling to Brno to participate within the Grand Prix of Czechia after the official medical examine.”
Jorge Martin, Misano Check
“See you all in Brno”
Martin has endured a nightmare sequence of setbacks since becoming a member of Aprilia from Pramac Ducati, the place he grew to become the primary Impartial rider to clinch the ‘MotoGP’ crown.
The Spaniard missed all of pre-season testing resulting from wrist and hand accidents at Sepang, then suffered additional fractures in a Supermoto crash shortly earlier than the Thai season opener.
His solely grand prix look got here at Lusail, the place he fell and was clipped by Fabio di Giannantonio, sustaining rib fractures and lung trauma.
Final week, Martin rode an RSV4 Superbike at Barcelona. That paved the way in which for immediately’s RS-GP take a look at, made doable beneath MotoGP’s new guidelines for returning injured riders.
Martin added: “The sensation immediately was nice. We did a terrific job, I feel from the start, from much less to increasingly more throughout all of the day.
“And eventually we had been capable of work lots throughout at the present time. So I am tremendous glad and prepared for what’s coming.
“The plan is to return again in Brno. So I hope all the things goes properly throughout this week, I can prepare in regular circumstances and I hope to see you all in Brno.”
Jorge Martin, Misano Check
The Spaniard was lately dominated out of this weekend’s German GP at Sachsenring, with MotoGP medical director Dr. Angel Charte noting that whereas his rib accidents had improved considerably, some fractures had “not but absolutely consolidated.”
Though Brno is barely per week away, Martin is ready to experience within the closing occasion earlier than the summer season break. Nonetheless, hypothesis continues over his 2026 plans, with the Spaniard at the moment locked in a contract dispute with Aprilia.
Throughout Martin’s absence, team-mate Marco Bezzecchi has taken victory at Silverstone and a double podium final day trip at Assen.
Jorge Martin, Misano Check
