Jorge Martín suffers an accident before the first MotoGP 2025 race: a tough blow for Aprilia
The start of the 2025 MotoGP season in Thailand promised to be an exciting moment for fans, with Jorge Martin, the current world champion, ready to defend his title. However, less than a week before the first Grand Prix, bad news fell upon the Spanish rider. After suffering a serious injury during training, Martin was forced to withdraw from this opening date. Here we tell you everything you need to know about this unfortunate event and its implications for the upcoming season.
A great misfortune for Jorge Martin
Jorge Martin, recently crowned world champion in 2024 with Ducati, decided to change teams for this new season, signing with Aprilia in the hope of adding a new page to his record with the Italian brand. But bad luck struck just as he was about to get back on the bike for the first race of the year.
The Spaniard suffered a serious injury during a training session on February 26, before the races began. He fractured several bones in his arm and foot, including a left distal radius, a scaphoid, and the pyramidal bone, as well as a non-displaced fracture in his heel. The good news is that he will not need surgery for his heel, but the other fractures will require Jorge Martin to undergo surgery. Ouch!
The fall in Sepang: a precedent
This is not the first time that Jorge Martin‘s 2025 season begins with complications. Just a few weeks ago, during a test in Sepang, the rider had already suffered a heavy fall. What was the result? Fractures in his right hand and left foot. He had to be hospitalized and underwent surgery, but despite everything, Martin had set his sights on participating in the first race in Thailand. Unfortunately, he will not be able to achieve that.
The injuries sustained during the fall in Sepang had already compromised his chances of being ready in time, and this new injury will definitively keep him off the track for the first race. Martin will not be able to defend his title from the start of the season, paving the way for other riders to take the lead in the championship.
Lorenzo Savadori, a luxury substitute
The situation for Jorge Martin is undoubtedly a hard blow for both him and his team, Aprilia. Fortunately, a quality substitute is already ready to take over: Lorenzo Savadori. The Italian, with experience in MotoGP racing, will get on the bike of the team for the Grand Prix of Thailand.
Savadori is an experienced rider, although he has not yet made as deep an impact as Martin. This replacement could, however, be an excellent platform for him. It is now all in his hands (or better said, in his handlebars) to prove his worth in this first race and help Aprilia maintain its position among the top teams of the paddock.
The consequences for the MotoGP season
Jorge Martin‘s injury will undoubtedly affect the dynamics of the championship, but it also opens opportunities for other riders. It will be interesting to closely follow the performance of those who will seek to take advantage, such as Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio Quartararo, or Jack Miller. The uncertainty surrounding Martin‘s downtime leaves room for much speculation. Some experts predict he could return for the second race, but that will depend on the success of the surgery and his recovery time. It is no secret that MotoGP is a world where injuries can quickly change the course of a championship, and the differences between the top riders are often minimal.
