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Aprilia cast doubt on flyaway return for injured Jorge Martin, insist “the two riders got along quite well despite what happened”.
Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola stated that injured world champion Jorge Martin will likely be out of MotoGP for at least a month due to a fractured collarbone sustained during the Japanese Sprint race.
Martin’s absence will extend beyond next weekend’s race at Mandalika, with doubts about his participation in the following races at Phillip Island and Sepang.
Rivola emphasized the need for Martin to prioritize recovery and take the necessary time before returning to racing, focusing on the team’s unity and support for Marco Bezzecchi in the meantime.
Aprilia is optimistic about Bezzecchi’s performance, as he overcame a leg injury to participate in the Sunday grand prix and set competitive lap times during warm-up.
Martin’s return will likely involve serving a penalty for the Sprint accident once he is available, with the FIM Stewards deferring the hearing until then.
