Jorge Martin Excluded from Argentina GP Following Injury

Jorge Martin will miss the Argentina GP and the Thailand GP due to a fractured hand incurred in training. His recovery is progressing slowly, and he may return for the US GP if he passes fitness tests. Martin has faced multiple injuries this season, including fractures sustained during preseason testing.

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has been declared unfit to compete in the upcoming Argentina Grand Prix due to a left hand fracture sustained during a training accident. MotoGP physician Angel Charte confirmed that Martin’s recovery has been progressing slowly, necessitating his absence not only from the Argentina GP scheduled for March 14-16 but also from this weekend’s season-opening race in Thailand. Consequently, he may not return until at least the US GP in Austin on March 30.

Dr. Charte provided an update on Martin’s condition, indicating that while he maintains a positive outlook, careful attention is required to ensure proper healing of the scaphoid fracture. “Martin is in high spirits. As always, he is a very vital man,” stated Charte in a televised interview. The doctor emphasized that recovery will take time; a test will likely be conducted prior to the Austin GP to assess Martin’s readiness.

Martin has recently faced multiple injuries while preparing for the new season with Aprilia. Initially, on February 5, he sustained fractures to his right hand and left foot during testing in Malaysia, leading to surgery on his right hand. As he was gearing up to travel to Thailand, he incurred a complex fracture in his left hand after a supermoto bike incident in Spain, which further delayed his recovery with subsequent surgical intervention.

Aprilia has disclosed the severe nature of Martin’s injuries, including fractures of the radius and several carpal bones, as well as an ipsilateral calcaneal fracture. As a result, Martin is officially out of contention for the Buriram race and now misses the Argentina GP. His potential participation in the US GP depends on successful completion of fitness evaluations.

In summary, Jorge Martin’s injuries have sidelined him from both the Thailand and Argentina Grands Prix, with his participation in the upcoming US GP contingent upon recovery. MotoGP physician Angel Charte has assured that Martin’s slow healing will be monitored closely, as the champion aims to return to competitive racing soon. This situation marks a challenging start to the season for the reigning champion.

Original Source: www.motorsport.com