Jorge Martín targets Malaysian GP return after breaking wrist
Jorge Martín is aiming to race in Malaysia this weekend despite a broken wrist sustained in Australia. Aprilia says a later scan found no ulna fracture, but his return is not assured.
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Jorge Martín is trying to recover in time to race at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix after breaking his wrist in a crash at the Australian Grand Prix sprint, according to a report by Nieuws.nl citing MotoGP’s website.
The Spanish Aprilia rider has travelled to Kuala Lumpur rather than returning to Spain for surgery. A physiotherapist will work to strengthen his wrist enough for him to ride, the report says. Martín fractured his radius in Saturday’s sprint at Phillip Island.
The injury cost him the lead in the world championship: Marc Márquez took over after winning the sprint. Márquez could have extended his advantage in Sunday’s main race, but it was cancelled because of severe weather.
Aprilia is hopeful Martín can return. Team manager Paolo Bonora said a later scan showed no fracture to the ulna and that the team would do everything possible to get Martín fit in time. Whether he will be able to race remains uncertain.
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