Jorge Martin, recent MotoGP world champion, could be far from the circuits for three months after his violent accident during the Qatar Grand Prix. Victim of a fall followed by an impact with Fabio Di Giannantonio, the Aprilia driver suffers from a pneumothorax and 11 fractured ribs, according to medical examinations. Hospitalized in Doha, his return to Spain is not possible for several weeks, and his return to the track could Take even more time.
The pneumothorax (right lung reached) with chest drainage is in progress. “” The tube hinders him enormouslybut his condition would improve slightly “Confides a source close to his team at Autosport. There are also 11 costal fractures, making trips extremely painful. “” Take the plane will be complicated, Not before two or three weeks“, Specify his loved ones.
A paddock doctor, accustomed to treating this type of injury, is categorical: “Three months of minimum absence, regardless of his condition. »An opinion shared by Marc Marquezwho warned Martin Against a precipitated recovery: ” My only career regret has returned too early in 2020 “Recalled the official Ducati.
Jorge Martin is three serious injuries in 65 days
Before Qatar, Martin had thanked Marquez For his advice on patience. “” I must have reminded me that health comes first“He said. A speech that sorely resonates, while the champion continues three injuries in 65 days.
Pour Martinthe objective is now a complete recovery, without haste. His return should not intervene before Julyat best. For Apriliathe brand loses its leader in full battle for the title. Its temporary replacement will have the heavy task of limiting the damage.
The evolution of his state is expected in the coming weeks, commits the official announcement of a return calendar. In the meantime, the paddock holds its breath.
