Jorge Martin Injured, Out of Thailand MotoGP Race

Jorge Martin has suffered significant injuries to his left hand and will not compete in the Thailand Grand Prix. Aprilia’s Lorenzo Savadori will replace him. Martin will undergo surgery in Barcelona to address these injuries, following previous fractures from testing.

Defending MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has sustained severe injuries to his left hand and will be unable to participate in the season-opening race in Thailand, as reported by various European media outlets. During a training session, Martin incurred a complex fracture of the radius and some carpal bones, alongside an ipsilateral calcaneal fracture. Following this incident, Aprilia confirmed that Lorenzo Savadori will replace him in the Thailand Grand Prix.

Previously, Martin had also suffered fractures to his right hand and left foot during the initial day of testing in Sepang. Despite these prior injuries, the team was hopeful for his return at the Chang International Circuit event. Martin recently secured the 2024 championship riding a Primac Racing Ducati before transitioning to Aprilia, as Ducati opted for Marc Marquez to pair with Francesco Bagnaia for the upcoming season.

In an official statement from MotoGP, it was confirmed that Jorge Martin would miss the PT Grand Prix of Thailand due to his recent injuries. His participation in the Thai GP was further threatened as he had been sidelined for a majority of the pre-season testing. Martin is scheduled for surgery on his left hand, which was not injured during the earlier crash in Malaysia, and will undergo the procedure in Barcelona.

Aprilia Racing also echoed the details surrounding Martin’s injuries, indicating the necessity for surgical intervention to stabilize significant fractures. The procedure will take place at Dexeus Clinic in Barcelona, assessing recovery timelines following the surgery. Lorenzo Savadori’s appointment as Martin’s substitute during the Thailand Grand Prix has been officially communicated by the team.

In summary, Jorge Martin will miss the Thailand Grand Prix due to serious injuries sustained in a training accident. The reigning MotoGP World Champion faces surgery for his left hand fractures, while Lorenzo Savadori steps in as his replacement. Martin’s injuries continue to pose challenges for the Aprilia team as they prepare for the upcoming race season.

Original Source: www.roadracingworld.com