Recent updates on Jorge Martin’s recovery have boosted his chances of competing in Qatar.
Martin underwent evaluations with Dr. Xavier Mir on Tuesday to establish an initial assessment of his ability to take part in the Qatar Grand Prix.
The 2024 MotoGP World Champion has missed the first three rounds of the 2025 season due to a hand injury he sustained during testing just before the season opener.
After missing the paddocks in Thailand and Argentina, Martin made a return to the Circuit of the Americas. While attending the Grand Prix of the Americas, he made it clear that he plans to race in the Qatar Grand Prix.
The Qatar Grand Prix, the fourth race of the 2025 season, will take place from April 11-13.
Positive developments for Jorge Martin’s return to the Qatar Grand Prix:
On Wednesday, Aprilia confirmed that “Jorge Martin underwent a follow-up X-ray yesterday, and the results are positive, with a clear bone callus visible at the site of the scaphoid fracture.”
“The synthesis screw is well-positioned and tolerated, confirming the expected and successful outcome of the surgery.”
Dr. Xavier Mir told Motorsport: “The clinical and radiological examination of Jorge Martin’s scaphoid, radius, and pyramidal fractures shows good progress, which allows us to enter a new phase of functional recovery. We will assess his condition in Qatar and see how the rider feels to determine if he can participate in the Grand Prix, always after undergoing MotoGP medical checks.”
Martin has been cleared to ramp up his training ahead of his MotoGP return. However, he has acknowledged that he will not test any other type of motorcycle before officially rejoining MotoGP.
Since departing Ducati, Martin has had very limited time on the Aprilia RS-GP. He only had one day to test his new machine at the Barcelona Test at the end of the 2024 season.
Unfortunately, during the Sepang MotoGP Test, Martin suffered several highsides on the first day and was deemed unfit for the rest of the pre-season testing.
Aprilia had suggested a rule change to allow Martin to test a MotoGP bike before his official return, but this proposal did not receive unanimous support from all manufacturers, meaning it will not go ahead.
