Jorge Martin will miss the Thai GP due to a newly sustained hand injury during training. This setback follows earlier injuries from a crash at the Sepang test. Martin is set for surgery, leaving his recovery timeline uncertain. Test rider Lorenzo Savadori will replace him during this period.
Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin will be unable to participate in this weekend’s Thai Grand Prix due to a new injury sustained during training on Monday. This incident comes after a challenging start to his 2025 season, which began with a significant crash at the Sepang test that resulted in multiple fractures and surgical intervention. Consequently, Martin was unable to resume pre-season preparations following his earlier injuries.
Aprilia, Martin’s team, had initially hoped for his timely recovery to compete at the Buriram season-opener. However, these aspirations were dashed after he fractured his left hand while preparing for travel to Thailand, as reported by the Spanish newspaper Marca. As a result, Martin is scheduled for surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely while awaiting a recovery timeline.
Despite considerable coverage of Martin’s situation in Spain, there has yet to be an official statement from Aprilia. Currently, he has completed only 90 laps on the RS-GP motorcycle this winter, mostly at the post-season Barcelona test last November. His absence will represent a historical precedent, marking the first instance in which a reigning champion has not competed in the following season since Freddie Spencer in 1984.
Last year, Martin made history as the first rider from an independent team in the modern era to win the world championship. He had initially been set to join Ducati’s factory team for the 2025 season, but due to Marc Marquez’s refusal to take a works bike at Pramac, Ducati withdrew and Martin opted for a two-year factory deal with Aprilia.
In light of Martin’s injury, it is anticipated that Aprilia will field test rider Lorenzo Savadori during his absence. Savadori had been confirmed earlier this month to be ready to participate should the need arise. This situation is evolving, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Jorge Martin has been ruled out of the Thai MotoGP due to a new hand injury, following a challenging pre-season. His absence marks a significant historical moment as the first reigning champion not to start a season since 1984. Aprilia will look to test rider Lorenzo Savadori to fill the void during this development.
Original Source: www.crash.net
