Jorge Martin, the reigning MotoGP champion, will miss the Argentina GP due to a slow recovery from a hand injury sustained in training. He is also ruled out of the Thailand GP and his participation in the US GP remains uncertain. His injuries included fractures in both hands, requiring surgeries. Doctors stress the importance of proper healing to avoid future complications.
Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has been confirmed to miss the upcoming Argentina Grand Prix due to a broken hand sustained in a training accident. MotoGP doctor Angel Charte indicated that Martin’s recovery from a left hand fracture is progressing slowly, leading him to skip the race scheduled for March 14-16. This follows his absence from the Thailand season opener due to the same injury.
In addition to missing the Argentina GP, Martin’s chances of competing in the US Grand Prix in Austin on March 30 depend on his recovery progress. Charte noted that both he and Dr. Xavier Mir have discussed the situation with Martin, highlighting the importance of proper healing to avoid long-term issues.
Martin faced a challenging start to his season when he suffered multiple injuries in February, including broken bones in his right hand and left foot. After surgery on his right hand, he was on track for recovery, but a recent supermoto training incident resulted in further fractures to his left hand, forcing an additional surgery and ruling him out of both the Thai and Argentina races.
In summary, Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the Argentina GP and potentially the US GP due to slow recovery from hand injuries suffered in training. This impacted his ability to compete in the season’s early races, reinforcing the need for careful rehabilitation to prevent long-term complications. Doctors have emphasized the importance of proper recovery for future performance as Martin awaits fitness assessments for his return. His absence is a significant loss for Aprilia as they look toward the 2023 season.
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