Jorge Martin declared fit to start Malaysian GP by MotoGP doctor
Glimmer of hope for Martin as he is declared fit to take part in FP1 at Sepang
MotoGP rider Jorge Martin has been cleared by a doctor to take part in the opening practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday. Dr. Angel Charte, MotoGP's official medical expert, gave the Aprilia rider the green light after he passed initial fitness tests on Thursday. However, Martin will need to undergo further examination after Friday's practice session before being allowed to compete in the rest of the weekend.
The Spaniard sustained an arm injury during a high-speed crash in the sprint race held at Phillip Island on Saturday, which prevented him from participating in the Australian Grand Prix. Although the full-length race was subsequently abandoned due to limited visibility, Martin had fallen behind Ducati's Marc Marquez in the championship standings by 10 points, making his presence crucial for maintaining his title aspirations.
According to Aprilia, Martin was approved for FP1 by the FIM Grand Prix World Championship Medical Team and will be re-evaluated afterward.
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