Marco Bezzecchi
Jorge Martin is out of the Spanish Grand Prix – his home race – after suffering serious injuries in Qatar last time out. It will be his second lay-off of the 2025 season.
It’s unclear whether Martin will be able to return before the summer break as he recovers from 11 fractures and a collapsed lung. He fell from his Aprilia motorcycle during the race in Lusail and was then hit by VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio.
The former Pramac rider was making his comeback, having missed the first three rounds following a supermoto crash in late winter. He’s now been discharged from hospital but still hasn’t had clearance to leave Qatar.
Lorenzo Savadori will once again fill in for Aprilia in Jerez this weekend. Martin could yet race on home soil in Barcelona (7 September) or Valencia (16 November).
Marc Marquez urges Jorge Martin not to be rash in injury recovery
Speaking at a sponsor event before the Grand Prix of Spain, championship leader Marc Marquez offered Martin fresh ‘encouragement’. He will be particularly sympathetic to the 27-year-old’s nightmare situation.
Marquez had to undergo multiple procedures in the aftermath of a 2020 Jerez crash that left him with complex arm injuries. He is himself an inspiration to Martin, having regained top form at Ducati.
However, Marquez has urged the #1 rider not to make any rash decisions about a comeback. There’s little to be gained, and a great deal to lose, from rushing to return.
Martin looked ready to compete in Qatar, almost matching teammate Marco Bezzecchi over a single lap. While he made a mistake in the race, the consequences were only severe because of the proximity of Di Giannantonio.
“Simply, [I] give him encouragement,” Marquez said, via El Espanol. “When I had my injury, I always said I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, least of all the world champion.
“That’s why I’m giving him encouragement. I can sense what’s going through his mind, but my advice is that he shouldn’t make any decisions, whether injured or in the heat of the moment.”
What Jorge Martin said about MotoGP return in his hospital bed after Qatar crash
Close friend Aleix Espargaro is worried about Martin after a devastating setback. He says the psychological damage shouldn’t be overlooked.
But even in the toughest moment, he showed resilience. According to MotoGP doctor Angel Charte, Martin expressed his motivation from his hospital bed in Qatar.
It’s worth remembering that Martin was projected to be out for three months after his supermoto accident, but he returned in six weeks. Grand Prix riders often defy the initial timelines.
But the severity of these injuries may demand greater caution. Martin wants to compete for the title in 2026, but he won’t be able to do that unless he allows himself to properly heal.
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