MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin suffered multiple fractures in a crash during the Sepang test, ruling him out of the Buriram test and forcing Aprilia to rely on test rider Lorenzo Savadori. The crash has also sparked a dispute between Aprilia and Michelin. Team-mate Bezzecchi acknowledges Martin's absence is a setback but remains focused on his own development.
The reigning MotoGP world champion suffered multiple fractures in a heavy crash early on day one of last week’s Sepang test, which was just his second day on theHe was taken to hospital for checks before flying home to Spain for surgery on Friday, with Martin ruled out of this week’s Buriram test.
The crash has caused a rift between Aprilia and Michelin, with the latter stating its data shows there were no issues with the tyre Martin was using as has been claimed -Looking ahead to the two days of testing at Buriram this week, Bezzecchi says Martin’s absence is a problem but one he can’t do anything about.“A little bit in everything we have to work, but also my riding style, to adapt my riding style to the bike.
“Well, it has to be enough because it’s what I have: three days in Sepang, two days here, five,” he said when asked if five days of testing in the 2025 pre-season was enough to learn a new bike. “It’s important but sometimes when you test too much it’s difficult to not get in trouble with everything.“Then it’s better to race. So, probably I would love to do three days in Sepang and three days here. For me, that would be perfect. But it’s three and two, so it’s ok.”Aprilia will once again draft in test rider Lorenzo Savadori to help fill the gap left by Martin, with the Italian outlining how he will help the world champion in Thailand.
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