Overview
- MotoGP stewards ruled Jorge Martín at fault for the Motegi start crash, requiring him to serve two Long‑Lap penalties at his next Grand Prix in Valencia.
- Martín received medical clearance to ride and says he will stop if pain returns, prioritizing laps and Tuesday’s test over results after weeks on the sidelines.
- Raúl Fernández attributes his heavy Portimão fall to a technical issue, reports roughly 90–95% fitness, and plans a cautious run through the Valencia weekend.
- With champion Marc Márquez still injured and Augusto Fernández entering as a wildcard, the premier‑class field opens Friday with 23 riders.
- Expert Alex Hofmann credits Márquez’s season as the decisive factor in Ducati’s 2025 dominance and warns the 22‑race calendar heightens injury risks.