Bad news for Jorge Martin: Defending champion misses the start of the season!

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has to accept a bitter setback! The talented Spaniard will miss the season opener in Thailand after suffering a fracture to his left hand in a training accident. According to information from Motorsport.com Martin had to undergo surgery on his right hand at the beginning of the month after a fall at the Sepang test. But now, after he was prepared for the start, he has injured himself again, which significantly delays his return to the race track.

The accident occurred while Martin was preparing for the Thailand Grand Prix. How MotoGP.com reported, the 27-year-old will undergo an operation on his left hand in Barcelona on Tuesday, which was necessary due to the new fracture. Martin originally planned to return to competition during training in mid-February, but the injury will now thwart his plans. Test rider Lorenzo Savadori will step in for him, while the exact timing of Martin's return to MotoGP remains uncertain.

Surgery and recovery

The recovery time after the operation will be determined according to the medical experts, which means further uncertainty for Martin and his team. He might also not be able to start in the next races, which is a catastrophic situation for a defending champion like him. The pressure to return in time will be palpable as he not only has to fight for his title but also prove his mettle in a highly competitive MotoGP environment.