Jorge Martín gets the green light from his doctors for the Buriram MotoGP tests

Still recovering from operations on his left hand and right collarbone this winter, Jorge Martín did not participate in the Sepang (Malaysia) tests, held from February 3rd to 5th. Since his last appearance on track during the post-season tests at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia, the Martinator "So it stopped rolling."

Good news, however, for the Spaniard: it is now confirmed that Jorge Martín will travel to Thailand following a successful medical examination. This is encouraging news, as the 2024 world champion had not previously considered a return before the Thai Grand Prix, the opening round of the season on March 1st.

« Today, Jorge Martín underwent a medical examination of his left hand and right clavicle at Ruber Internacional Hospital. The results of this examination are positive, so he will travel to Buriram, Thailand, next week to participate in the Buriram Trials.Aprilia reveals. Martín will still need to undergo an examination with the FIM Grand Prix World Championship medical team in order to obtain official authorization to participate in the tests. »

Relieved, the Spanish driver took to social media to thank his medical team. My heartfelt thanks to my doctors Antuña, Raúl, and Ignacio Roger de Oña for their work and dedication. I'm ready to get back in the saddle. "His participation in the Buriram tests, scheduled for February 21 and 22, remains conditional upon obtaining the green light from the FIM.

Hampered by numerous injuries last season, the 2024 world champion hadn't fully lived up to Aprilia's expectations, especially given Marco Bezzecchi's significant improvement. He had even considered a move to Honda in the summer of 2025, before the team rallied to retain him for the 2026 season. It is now imperative for the Madrid native to return to his best form for the Noale-based manufacturer, which has already secured its priority by extending the contract of number 72 and is already planning for the post-Martín era.

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