Jorge Martin withdraws from the Spanish Grand Prix

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix turned into a nightmare for Jorge Martín, who returned to the track after a long injury layoff. The Spaniard suffered a heavy crash on lap 14 of the main race, and was then hit by Fabio Di Giannantonio. The medical report was worrying: eleven fractured ribs and chest trauma with blood and air in the pleural cavity, requiring emergency surgery..

After being treated at the circuit, Jorge Martín was transferred to Hamad General Hospital in Doha. Doctors performed a chest drain to allow his right lung to re-expand, a necessary step before considering any transfer. After a few days in the hospital, Aprilia came to the rescue.

The Noale factory thus underlines that "The clinical condition of the 2024 world champion is improving slowly but steadily.". The pain caused by the rib fractures, however, remains intense and severely limits his movements..

Doctor Angel Charte, in charge of medical monitoring of pilots MotoGP, highlighted the positive progress of Jorge Martin's care in the same statement.

"His injuries are progressing satisfactorily, confides the latter. The chest drainage for his hemopneumothorax is progressing well. His pain is under control, despite the rib fractures he sustained. For now, he needs to continue the pulmonary drainage process until it is 90% resolved.

"We will then have to wait a few days before he can be transferred by medical plane to our hospital, adds Doctor Charte. Jorge is also in a cheerful and strong mood. We need to give him time until the clinical process is resolved so he can be transferred."

Jorge Martin on the sidelines again

The main person concerned also wanted to deliver a message to all those who follow him. “I thank from the bottom of my heart all those who supported me, entrusts the number 1 via the official announcement of Aprilia. These days have been difficult, but now I'm starting to move a little more and feel better, even if the pain is still intense. I would like to thank Aprilia, my fans and everyone who helps me. I will continue to fight to be one of the strongest of all time."

While waiting for his return, Aprilia has announced that Lorenzo Savadori will replace Jorge Martin at the next Grand Prix in Jerez. Jorge Martin will therefore miss his home race in an attempt to recover as quickly as possible.

The next deadline on the calendar is the French Grand Prix, scheduled for the weekend of May 11. The brand will provide further information on the driver's rehabilitation process and duration in due course.

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