Aprilia is experiencing a chaotic start to the 2025 season with the absence of 2024 champion Jorge Martin, injured in Sepang (multiple fractures) and then in his wrist in Supermoto. Sidelined until Qatar (April 11-13), Martin leaves his place to test rider Lorenzo Savadori. But the latter, after a complicated Q1 and Sprint in Termas this Saturday, is doubtful for Sunday's Grand Prix following a left shoulder injury. Medical assessment underway...
Aprilia is going through a complicated period at the start of the 2025 MotoGP season. While the reigning champion George Martin is still unavailable following multiple fractures sustained during pre-season testing and a training accident before the Thailand GP, his replacement, Lorenzo Savadori, might also miss the Argentine Grand Prix after injuring his shoulder during the Saturday sprint.
Savadori, test pilot ofAprilia, was forced to abandon the sprint after suffering a left shoulder subluxation during qualifying. According to the team, the injury occurred when his RS-GP had a moment of loss of control on the exit of a corner. Although no fractures were detected, Savadori had to take painkillers to participate in the Sprint, but pain eventually forced him to retire six laps before the end.
Aprilia issued a statement explaining the situation: “ During Q1, Lorenzo Savadori lost control of the bike coming out of a corner, causing a twisting injury to the left shoulder, resulting in a subluxation that spontaneously reducedThe Italian driver was examined at the circuit's medical center and no bone injuries No pain was observed in the affected areas. He was given pain medication; unfortunately, the symptoms related to the sprain prevented him from completing the sprint, forcing him to abandon six laps before the finish. Before warming up, Savadori will undergo a medical examination »
With Jorge Martin already out, will Aprilia be able to count on Lorenzo Savadori in Austin?
Savadori will be reassessed on Sunday morning before warm-up by the circuit's medical staff. A decision on his participation in the Grand Prix will be made based on his condition. Given that Martin has already confirmed that he will not participate in the Grand Prix of the Americas in two weeks, Aprilia could choose to leave Savadori rest to allow him to recover in time for the event at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA).
Despite difficulties, Aprilia still managed to score points in the sprint thanks to Marco Bezzecchi, who finished 6th. Bezzecchi, who qualified his RS-GP in 9th position, showed that the bike had the potential to compete in the top 10, even without its regular rider.
On the other hand, the riders of the TrackHouse Aprilia team, Ai Ogura et Raul fernandez, struggled to impress, finishing 15th and 16th respectively, outside the points.
Aprilia is going through a difficult period with the prolonged absence of George Martin and the injury of Lorenzo Savadori. However, the performance of Marco Bezzecchi during the Sprint shows that the team still has the ability to fight for points. The decision regarding the participation of Savadori The Argentine Grand Prix will be crucial for the team, which may have to be cautious in order to preserve its replacement driver for the next races.
Starting grid of the Argentine Grand Prix:
Sprint race classification MotoGP in Argentina
