Jorge Martin has received positive medical news regarding his potential participation in the Qatar MotoGP after passing an assessment with Dr. Xavier Mir. While he has expressed eagerness to race, he must still pass further evaluations prior to the event. Martin’s recovery and training regimen will be critical as he navigates the challenges of returning from injury.
Medical professionals have rendered an initial evaluation regarding Jorge Martin’s participation in the upcoming Qatar MotoGP. Following a visit to Dr. Xavier Mir on Tuesday, Martin, the defending champion who has missed the first three rounds of the 2025 season due to a serious hand injury, has received encouraging news about his recovery. As he recuperates from this injury sustained just before the season commenced, Martin has expressed his desire to return to racing in Qatar, scheduled for April 11-13.
According to Motorsport reports, Martin successfully passed his medical assessment in Barcelona, where Dr. Mir indicated that the results of both clinical and radiological examinations demonstrated positive progress. “The clinical and radiological examination of Jorge Martín’s scaphoid, radius and pyramidal fractures show a good evolution that allows us to start a new stage in functional recovery,” stated Dr. Mir. This progress permits Martin to enhance his training regimen, focusing on cycling and cardio, with social media images showcasing him cycling in the Andorran mountains.
Despite this positive development, Martin’s ability to race in Qatar remains contingent upon his successful completion of a medical evaluation conducted by MotoGP’s medical director, Angel Charte, in the days leading up to the event. Martin has maintained that he will not ride any other motorcycle before returning to MotoGP, emphasizing his limited experience with the Aprilia since transitioning from Ducati last year.
His last highside incident early in the 2025 pre-season testing resulted in him missing significant track time on the new motorcycle. Additionally, a subsequent crash during a private test further exacerbated the injuries to his hand, precluding his participation in the Thailand season-opener. Aprilia’s proposal to modify regulations, allowing injured riders to undertake official tests prior to returning to competition, has not yet received approval, casting additional uncertainty over Martin’s return.
Jorge Martin’s prospects for competing in the Qatar MotoGP have significantly improved after passing a medical examination, with Dr. Xavier Mir noting promising recovery signs. However, Martin must still clear additional medical tests ahead of the race. His progress is hampered by past injuries and limited practice time on his new motorcycle, indicating that his return to MotoGP competition remains cautiously optimistic.
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