2024 MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin is going through a difficult time after a series of injuries curtailed his start to the 2025 season. The Aprilia rider, who was due to defend his title, was forced to watch the opening races from home and could miss several more events before returning.
Martin suffered an accident during pre-season testing at Sepang, where he was riding theAprilia for the first time. This fall earned him fractures of the bones of the left foot and right handWhile training for his return to Supermoto, he crashed again, aggravating his injuries with further fractures. left foot and a fractured left hand, requiring surgery.
These injuries prevented him from participating in the Grand Prix of Thailand andArgentina. During a videoconference appearance at the Argentine Grand Prix press conference, Martin announced that he would also miss the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin and that he was not sure he could return to the Qatar.
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Martin explained that he would try to be present at losail, but only if it is safe to do so. I watched the first races on television, that I turned off and then on again. It's time passing ; it would be a mistake to rush into things ", did he declare.
The Madrilenian also expressed his admiration for Marc Marquez, who currently dominates the championship with victories in all the Sprint and Grand Prix races contested. Marc's victory is not something that could have been expected. " he admitted.
Martin spoke about his beginnings in the world of motorcycling, recalling that he lived 200 meters from the Jarama circuit and that he started riding at the age of 6. At 18, I moved to Andorra to devote myself exclusively to my work. " he said. Injuries have always been part of his journey. Impossible to count them, I think there are some around fifty fractures ", he added.
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The peak of his career was reached last season, when he was crowned world champion. However, despite this title, Ducati chose to recruit Marc Marquez for his official team, pushing Martin to join Aprilia. " That's how life is, no hard feelings. I was focused on the goal of winning the World Championship. I don't blame anyone. And then, I like challenges, and there is no greater challenge than trying to win again with a bike that has never been World Champion. I'm happy like this he explained.
At Aprilia, Martin found a team he describes as "a family." I bring my experience as a world champion and together we all want to do our best for our project ", did he declare.
Despite his injuries, George Martin remains determined to come back stronger. I'm at least 5 km behind the others.I need to get used to the bike. I can't guarantee victory or fifth place, but I'll do my best. I will always try to be the best version of myself. At that point, victory will be a consequence. Everything happens for a reason: injuries make us come back stronger than before He concluded.
George Martin, despite facing a difficult start to the season, remains optimistic and determined to regain his best level. His return to the track will be crucial for Aprilia, who is counting on his experience and talent to continue progressing in the championship. In the meantime, we hope to see the 2024 world champion back in top form for the next events.
