Jorge Martin Ruled Out of Argentina GP Following Hand Injury

Jorge Martin will miss the Argentina GP due to a left hand fracture sustained in training. His recovery has been slow, leading to his withdrawal from upcoming races, including the Thailand season opener. He aims to return at the US GP in Austin, pending fitness evaluations.

Jorge Martin, the reigning MotoGP champion, will not participate in the Argentina Grand Prix due to a left hand fracture sustained in a recent training incident. MotoGP physician Angel Charte confirmed that Martin’s recovery has been sluggish and that he will miss both the Argentina GP scheduled for March 14-16 and the season-opening race in Thailand this weekend. Consequently, Martin aims to potentially return for the third round at the US Grand Prix in Austin on March 30.

Charte expressed confidence in Martin’s resilience, stating, “Martin is in high spirits. As always, he is a very vital man,” while emphasizing the importance of a proper recovery for long-term health. He also mentioned, “What worries us most is that the scaphoid consolidates perfectly.” Martin originally faced significant injuries, including fractures of his right hand and left foot from a highside crash during testing in Malaysia. This prior injury necessitated surgery but initially appeared recoverable for the start of the season.

Unfortunately, during a training session on a supermoto bike in Spain, Martin fractured his left hand, leading to additional surgical intervention. Aprilia Racing released that Martin suffered complex fractures to his radius, carpal bones, and an ipsilateral calcaneal fracture as a result of the training incident, which has now entirely ruled him out for both the Buriram race and the Argentina GP. His participation in the US GP remains contingent upon successful fitness evaluations.

In summary, Jorge Martin’s fitness for the commencement of the MotoGP season has been severely impacted by multiple injuries sustained during training. His absence from both the Thailand and Argentina GP underlines the challenges faced by athletes in recovery. As he seeks to make a return at the US GP, ongoing assessments will determine his readiness and capability to compete.

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