It’s quite visible that reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin has had a tough year in terms of physical health and in the context of his return to the grid. He was all set to make his much-awaited comeback, but his return has been further marred by another injury at the Qatar MotoGP.
He missed the first three rounds of the 2025 season due to a series of injuries sustained in the pre-season testing and a training accident, but he made his comeback with Aprilia on Sunday in Qatar MotoGP However, his weekend turned out to be a nightmare as he met with a severe crash on lap 14, resulting in significant injuries.
The incident happened when Martin lost control of his Aprilia at Turn 12 and was briefly tagged by Fabio Di Giannantonio’s Ducati, which was running behind him. The crash was so bad that Di Giannantonio described it as, “Worst scene of my life”
He further added, “He was in front of me, a bit wide. I was pretty close to him, trying to overtake him for sure. Once he crashed, he was completely in front of my bike. I was pushing all the race but I was thinking of him all race because I was really scared. I stopped outside his [Aprilia] box, just at the end of the race, because I wanted to know from the team that he’s OK and that’s the greatest thing from today. I had goosebumps because it was the worst scene of my life, honestly. It was a super bad crash.”
Despite being in pain, Martin was able to get up from the crash site with assurance and was then taken to the circuit’s medical center before being transferred to a hospital. Upon arrival, Jorge Martin underwent a CT scan, which revealed multiple rib fractures and pneumothorax. He sustained eight fractures from the first to eighth ribs, along with three fractures from the seventh to the ninth ribs. Aprilia released an official statement regarding his injuries that stated, “Jorge Martin spent the night at the Hamad General Hospital. There are no traumatic alterations affecting the brain, cervical spine or abdominal organs.”
“An update regarding the rib fractures: eight fractures affect the posterior costal arches from the first to the eighth, and there are three fractures observed in the lateral arches from the seventh to the ninth. Minimal pleural swelling is also noted in the context of the known pneumothorax. Jorge will remain under observation for a few days in Hamad International Hospital until the pneumothorax resolves. We will update you as soon as we will have relevant news,” the statement added
Jorge Martin On His Crash
This crash will further sideline him for an extended period. The next race is the Spanish Grand Prix, which takes place in two weeks, and it remains uncertain whether Jorge Martin will be fit to participate. Despite these challenges, he remains grateful as he acknowledges the severity of the situation. He took to his Instagram account, stating, “Thank God this could have been much worse. I’ll try to keep you updated”
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As Jorge Martin faces challenges one after another, the support from his team and fans will be crucial as he navigates through this difficult period.
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