Jorge Martín, injured during the first day of testing in Jerez, had surgery on his foot while rest will be sufficient for his arm.
Reigning Moto3 and rookie Moto2 champion Jorge Martín underwent surgery today in Barcelona. The new Red Bull KTM rider Ajo, protagonist of a serious accident during the first day of testing of the intermediate category in Jerez, went to the Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona to undergo examinations, before have surgery on his injured right foot. His arm will recover on its own, but the pilot will have to observe a rest period of three to five weeks.
It wasn't really the start hoped for for the Moto3 world champion, who closed his Moto2 tests after just one day. In fact, the Spaniard fell quite violently during the second session on Friday, which temporarily led to the red flag in order to facilitate rescue. After the first examinations, various injuries to the right foot were noted, in addition to the fracture of the humerus of the left arm.
During the intervention in Barcelona, three nails were placed to promote consolidation of the foot, and a plate was also removed from the subsequently injured left hand, a part which had particularly bothered the pilot. For the left arm, however, no operation was necessary, but it will be important not to force it. The rehabilitation process will begin soon, with the aim being to get back into shape for the next tests in February 2019.
💉Surgery done! Recovery time mode 🔛 pic.twitter.com/SEr05qvRC9
- JorgeMartínAlmoguera (@ 88jorgemartin) November 25, 2018
