MotoGP 2025: Martin undergoes surgery, Aprilia rejects Michelin explanation for crash

Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin had successful surgery on his right hand after a crash in pre-season testing earlier this week while the Spaniard did not need surgery on his left foot, his team Aprilia Racing said on Friday. “Jorge Martin has undergone surgery for a displaced fracture of the head of the right fifth metacarpal, with reduction and percutaneous fixation using an intramedullary screw,” Dr Xavier Mir said in a statement from Aprilia. “The functional recovery will start in a short time period, according to the clinical status.” Aprilia did not say if Martin would be fit for the test in Thailand next week or the season-opening Grand Prix at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit from February 28. “I believe that the riders’ safety should be the priority and I have already suggested him to set a meeting with all the teams in order to deal constructively with what is clearly a critical situation, as evidenced by the number of injuries.” Apart from Martin, Trackhouse Racing’s Raul Fernandez was also forced to withdraw from the three-day test after suffering a hand and foot fracture.