Former World Champion Martin to miss pre-season testing to recover from surgeries

Jorge Martin in action
Jorge Martin in actionReuters / Jennifer Lorenzini

Former MotoGP champion Jorge Martin ‍will miss the pre-season test in Sepang, Malaysia, as ​he continues to recover from surgeries last month, his team ‌Aprilia said on Wednesday.

Martin had ‌a 2025 season to forget following his switch to Aprilia, suffering major injuries in a ⁠pre-season crash as well as one ‌at the Qatar Grand Prix that ​ruled him out for several races.

Last month, the Spaniard underwent two revision surgeries on his left wrist and right ‌collarbone, with the 27-year-old yet to fully recover.

"This decision is aimed at ensuring Martin's ⁠full recovery and peak physical condition ahead of the season opening," Aprilia said in a statement.

"Martin will nevertheless be present in Malaysia with the team, closely following the team's work and the development of the RS-GP26."

Aprilia said Lorenzo ⁠Savadori would step in ‌to replace the 2024 world champion for the test. The 2026 season begins in Thailand at the end ⁠of February.

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