Reigning world champion Jorge Martin has accomplished his long-awaited return to MotoGP equipment, using 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 attributable to 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 pleased to be right here. It has been a troublesome journey,” Martin mentioned.
“Lastly, after greater than three months I am again on a MotoGP bike, so I am tremendous pleased. It is a pity that I used to be injured so many instances that we didn’t make the entire season, however now we’re again. That is an important factor.”
Aprilia additionally confirmed that Martin “will probably be travelling to Brno to participate within the Grand Prix of Czechia after the official medical test.”
Jorge Martin, Misano Check
“See you all in Brno”
Martin has endured a nightmare collection of setbacks since becoming a member of Aprilia from Pramac Ducati, the place he grew to become the primary Unbiased rider to clinch the ‘MotoGP’ crown.
The Spaniard missed all of pre-season testing attributable to 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 best way for as we speak’s RS-GP take a look at, made attainable beneath MotoGP’s new guidelines for returning injured riders.
Martin added: “The sensation as we speak was nice. We did an amazing job, I believe from the start, from much less to increasingly throughout all of the day.
“And at last we have been capable of work so much throughout this present day. So I am tremendous pleased and prepared for what’s coming.
“The plan is to come back again in Brno. So I hope every little thing goes nicely 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 just per week away, Martin is ready to experience within the remaining 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 outing at Assen.
Jorge Martin, Misano Check
