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.