Injured world champion Jorge Martin will full his first MotoGP laps since February 5 when he takes to the Lusail circuit for Friday’s Qatar Grand Prix observe.
However precisely how properly his hand and foot accidents will address the pressure of using the RS-GP is unknown.
“I’ll take it session by session, day-to-day. I do not know if I’ll even be capable to end the weekend,” Martin stated on Thursday.
To facilitate smoother comebacks for injured riders, Aprilia proposed a right away rule change permitting these with prolonged damage absences – like Martin – to conduct a personal take a look at earlier than returning to motion.
Nonetheless, the initiative did not safe the unanimous help required from rival producers throughout the MSMA.
“It was utterly from the crew, it wasn’t my thought,” Martin stated of the testing suggestion. “However I perceive why it did not occur, as a result of… It’s regular – you do not let a rival do it right now.”
However, whereas mid-season rule modifications are frowned upon, there seems to be a consensus amongst producers to amend the laws from 2026.
“I believe it is a good suggestion for the longer term,” stated Martin.
“If a rider is out injured for 2 or three races I believe they’re discussing to let the rider attempt [a MotoGP bike] so he would not must go to a race weekend to attempt.
“As a result of now it is my case. I do not know my bodily situation, so I have to attempt on a race weekend that is a little more unsafe, to illustrate.
“So I believe for the longer term it’s a extremely good thought.”
If the rule change is accredited it will at present solely have an effect on injured Ducati, Aprilia, and KTM riders.
Honda and Yamaha are already exempt from the non-public testing ban on account of their ‘D’ concession standing.
