Jorge Martin aims to return to MotoGP for the Qatar race after injuries from pre-season crashes. He has missed the first two races but insists on a careful recovery approach. Meanwhile, Miguel Oliveira will miss the Austin race due to a shoulder injury, leading to Augusto Fernandez racing in his place.
Defending MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin expressed optimism about his potential return to racing following two pre-season crashes. The Spanish rider, sidelined for the first two rounds, confirmed he would not participate in the upcoming races in Austin, Texas, on March 29 and 30, with hopes to compete in the Lusail race, Qatar, on April 12 and 13. Martin stated, “I expect to be in Qatar, but only if it doesn’t pose any risks,” emphasizing the importance of a cautious approach to his recovery.
Following a significant crash during pre-season testing in Malaysia, which resulted in fractures to his right hand and foot, Martin faced additional challenges. A subsequent crash while training on a supermoto bike led to more injuries, including broken radius and scaphoid bones in his left wrist, four fractures in his left foot, and muscle injuries in his right ribs. Despite trailing behind six-time champion Marc Marquez by 74 points, Martin remains hopeful about his recovery, commenting on social media that he “starts to see the light” after a “difficult time.”
Meanwhile, Miguel Oliveira from the Yamaha-Pramac team will be absent from the Austin race due to a left shoulder injury sustained at the Sprint Race in Argentina on March 15. Oliveira’s condition worsened as tests revealed a sternoclavicular dislocation with ligament damage. Consequently, Augusto Fernandez will step in as his replacement; Fernandez has prior MotoGP experience and was the 2022 Moto2 World Champion.
In summary, Jorge Martin is cautiously optimistic about resuming his MotoGP career at the Lusail race in Qatar after facing serious injuries from pre-season crashes. His emphasis on a careful recovery underlines the risks of rushing back into competition. Additionally, Miguel Oliveira’s injury situation underscores the unpredictable nature of the sport, leading to Augusto Fernandez stepping in as a replacement rider. These developments highlight the challenges faced by competitors in the MotoGP series.
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