Jorge Martin Nears MotoGP Return After Recovery Ride in Barcelona
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Jorge Martin Nears MotoGP Return After Recovery Ride in Barcelona. |
After months of recovery from multiple injuries, 2023 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin is making serious progress toward a racing comeback. The Spanish rider recently hit the track again—this time in Barcelona—marking his first time back on two wheels since his crash in Qatar last April.
Jorge Martin Returns to the Track After Three-Month Recovery
Jorge Martin has had a tough start to his 2025 season. His only MotoGP appearance so far was at the Qatar Grand Prix on April 13, where a crash left him with fractured ribs and lung injuries after being struck by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s bike during the incident.
Even before the season began, Martin was already dealing with wrist and ankle injuries sustained from crashes during the Sepang pre-season test and a Supermoto training session.
But this week brought good news for fans. Martin was spotted riding an Aprilia RSV4 superbike at the Barcelona circuit, finally getting back on a motorcycle after a long hiatus. He later shared the moment on Instagram, writing, "Back to the bike after 3 months."
Not Cleared Yet for MotoGP Germany
Although Martin is now training on a bike again, he has not been medically cleared to race in the upcoming German Grand Prix at Sachsenring.
MotoGP medical chief Dr. Angel Charte stated that while most of Martin’s left rib fractures have shown significant healing, some areas are still not fully recovered.
“The recovery is going very well, but a complete consolidation of the fractures needs about two more weeks,” said Dr. Charte.
Likely Comeback Target: Brno or Austria Grand Prix
Based on the medical advice, a possible return for Martin could happen at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, scheduled for July 18–20, 2025. This event would mark a timely comeback just before the MotoGP summer break.
If Martin requires additional healing time, his next likely target would be the Austrian Grand Prix at Red Bull Ring, set for August 15–17, 2025.
While Jorge Martin won’t be racing just yet, his return to training is a huge step in the right direction. For MotoGP fans and team Aprilia, this is a hopeful sign that the reigning world champion may soon be back on the grid, ready to fight for wins once again.
Stay tuned for updates on Martin’s recovery and upcoming MotoGP races. With a bit more time and healing, it looks like Jorge Martin’s comeback is just around the corner.