Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing pilot, progresses in his recovery after a serious accident, as confirmed by his manager Albert Valera. Initially diagnosed with eleven costal fractures, Martin has only three (7th, 8th, 11th ribs), with an encouraging CALS formation. Absent from Jerez, he aims for a cautious return, supported by Aprilia, while Le Mans (May 9-11) approaches.
Good news for Jorge Martin : his lungs are intact and his pleura completely closed, confirmed his manager Albert Valera to MotoGP.com. If the first evaluations reported 11 fractures, only three ribs remain concerned today – the 7th, 8th and 11th – and already show bone consolidation.
« These fractures have a progressive formation of calls. In my opinion, healing therefore progresses very well. Despite this positive development, the clan Martin prefers to remain cautious. The return to competition will depend on a complete and functional healing, not just a reassuring radio.
« We will wait as long as necessary And continue to monitor the evolution in Madrid “Added Valera.
« The most important thing is that Jorge Martin finds all his abilities »
Jorge Martin lives this setback with resilience. He is fully aware of the severity of his accident, but remains focused on a clear goal: to return to 100 %. “” At the end of the day, Its broken ribs do not pose any recovery problem. We therefore hope that it will be fully restored. The most important thing is that he finds all his abilities “Said his manager.
Deprived of its beginnings with Aprilia During the Qatar Grand Prix, Martin Follow the races with envy and impatience. The episode is frustrating, but it looks to the future with confidence.
Massimo Templedirector ofAprilia Racingalso wanted to recall that the team is fully mobilized to support its new pilot: “ he will not come back that when it is completely restored and back in good shape physically “He said.
For the moment, no date of return to MotoGP is advanced, but everything suggests that Martin will be ready to resume the handlebars as soon as his body allows.
