JAKARTA - MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin will miss the 2025 Thailand MotoGP this weekend after suffering a new injury while training on Monday, February 23, 2025.
Martin had experienced a difficult start to the 2025 season after a major accident at the start of the first day of the Sepang test.
He experienced many fractures and had to be absent for the remainder of the pre-season after undergoing surgery days after his accident.
Aprilia actually hopes Martin recovers on time for the season opener at the Buriram Circuit this weekend.
However, the plan became chaotic after Martin suffered a broken left hand while training ahead of his trip to Thailand.
Martin will undergo surgery for his latest injury and will be absent until an unknown time because the recovery schedule has not been set.
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A brief statement from Aprilia detailed Martin's injury, as well as confirming that tester Lorenzo Savadori will replace him in Thailand.
"Jorge Martin suffered from complex fractures at radii, some carpal bones on the left, and the fracturing of the ipsillateral calculus during the training session," the statement read.
"After the surgical consultation, it was decided to continue the operation, which will take place Tuesday (25/2/2025) at the Dexeus Clinic, Barcelona, to stabilize the fracture of the radius and left-handed skafoid."
"Martin will miss Thailand's 2025 MotoGP and recovery time will be determined after surgery. Lorenzo Savadori will replace Martin in Thailand," wrote Aprilia again.
The champion has only made 90 laps on a RS-GP motorbike this winter, most of which occurred in November 2024 during a post-season trial at Barcelona.
In his absence, Martin in the opening round of the 2025 season will mark the first time a reigning champion has not started his next season since Freddie Spencer in 1984.
The Spaniard made history last year when he became the first rider for an independent team in the modern era to win the world title.
Initially he was given the green light by Ducati to enter the Factory squad for 2025. However, the public's refusal to bring a manufacturer's motorbike in Pramac forced the brand to change course.
As a result, Martin chose to sign a two-year manufacturer contract with Aprilia instead and will use the number one plate on his RS-GP motorcycle.
Meanwhile, MotoGP through its official Instagram account uploaded a prayer for the world champion to recover from injury quickly.
Jorge Martin will miss Thailand's MotoGP after an accident during training. He suffered a fracture in his left hand and a small fracture in his right leg, and will undergo surgery on his hands on Tuesday (25/2/2025). I hope you recover quickly, Jorge!
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