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MotoGP champion Jorge Martin edges closer to a return with Barcelona Superbike outing.
“Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has taken a major step toward his comeback by returning to the track in Barcelona. The Spaniard, currently embroiled in a contract wrangle with Aprilia over an exit clause for 2026, rode an RSV4 superbike at the MotoGP venue on Thursday. It was the first time Martin had been on two wheels since his latest injuries in the Qatar MotoGP round on April 13, when he was left with rib fractures and lung damage after falling and being clipped by Fabio di Giannantonio. Despite his track return, the latest medical check on Martin’s injuries ruled out a comeback in next weekend’s German Grand Prix at Sachsenring. However, he is rumored to be eyeing Brno, the following weekend, which is also the last event before the MotoGP summer break.”
