Overview
- FIM MotoGP stewards ruled Martin rode irresponsibly in his Motegi sprint collision with teammate Marco Bezzecchi and issued a double long lap penalty.
- The sanction must be served in the next grand prix he starts, currently Valencia, but it will not count as served if he withdraws due to his shoulder injury.
- Martin still requires an FIM medical check on Thursday to be declared fit to race at the Valencian Grand Prix.
- If cleared, Martin says he will prioritize logging laps and gathering data in Valencia to prepare for the 2026 season rather than chasing a result.
- The 2024 world champion has missed most of 2025 with injuries, starting only six grands prix, and he publicly praised Aprilia and Bezzecchi for their recent results.