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MotoGP Champion Jorge Martin Discharged from Qatar Hospital After Serious Crash

Martin remains in Qatar awaiting medical clearance for an assisted flight to Europe as he begins a three-month recovery from severe injuries sustained at the Qatar Grand Prix.

MotoGP - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Doha, Qatar - April 13, 2025 Aprilia Racing's Jorge Martin in action REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Getafe - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - December 15, 2024 MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin holds his trophy before the match REUTERS/Susana Vera
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Overview

  • Jorge Martin has been discharged from Hamad General Hospital in Qatar but will stay in the country until his condition stabilizes.
  • The Aprilia Racing Team is coordinating an assisted flight to return Martin to Europe once he is medically cleared to travel.
  • Martin suffered 11 broken ribs and a pneumothorax after being struck by Fabio di Giannantonio during the Qatar Grand Prix.
  • This marks Martin’s second major injury of the season following a pre-season crash in Malaysia that delayed his 2025 campaign opener.
  • The injuries are expected to sideline Martin for approximately three months, jeopardizing his MotoGP title defense with Aprilia.