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Jorge Martin's Recovery Progresses with Positive Medical Update

MotoGP champion Jorge Martin shows encouraging signs of recovery after a Qatar Grand Prix crash, though his return to racing remains uncertain.

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Overview

  • Jorge Martin has returned to Madrid following his Qatar Grand Prix crash, where he suffered a pneumothorax and 11 rib fractures after being struck by another rider.
  • A CT scan at Ruber Internacional Hospital revealed Martin's lungs have fully healed, with the pleura now closed and only three rib fractures still healing with positive callus formation.
  • MotoGP medical director Dr. Angel Charte described Martin's recovery as 'very positive,' though no official timeline for his return to racing has been announced.
  • Martin's rehabilitation is expected to last until the summer break, likely sidelining him for the next eight MotoGP races, including the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.
  • The reigning champion had already missed the first three races of the season due to earlier injuries and was making his debut with Aprilia Racing Team when the crash occurred.