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Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin’s collarbone surgery was a “complex procedure” with screws and a plate used to fix the fracture, Dr Charte confirmed.
MotoGP Medical Director Dr. Angel Charte has provided an update on Jorge Martin’s recent surgery for a displaced collarbone fracture sustained in the Motegi Sprint race. Martin faced a complex procedure involving three fragments that were successfully fixed with screws and a support plate.
Recovery times are uncertain, with no exact date for his return mentioned yet. It is expected that Martin, along with fellow Aprilia rider Ai Ogura, will miss the Mandalika round and potentially the next two flyaway races in Phillip Island and Sepang.
There’s a possibility for Martin to make his return at Portimao and Valencia, followed by a post-race test. FIM Stewards have postponed the hearing due to Martin’s injury, and he is likely to face a penalty upon his return.
Even team boss Massimo Rivola described the incident as a “serious misjudgement,” highlighting the challenges Martin faces as he looks to focus on recovery and target the 2026 season.
