Alex Marquez takes Sepang pole as injured Martin withdraws from Malaysian GP
Jorge Martin's hopes of securing the world championship title suffered a significant setback on Saturday when he was ruled out of the remainder of the Malaysian MotoGP due to a broken wrist. The Spaniard arrived in Kuala Lumpur with the injury, which originated from last weekend's Australian Grand Prix sprint race. Martin appeared unscathed during Friday's first practice session at Sepang, but his condition deteriorated as the weekend progressed.
He was unable to complete a sufficient number of laps during the afternoon and morning sessions on Saturday, ultimately not participating in the qualifying round.
Aprilia Racing team manager Paolo Bonora confirmed that Martin would withdraw from the rest of the Malaysian GP in order to prioritize his recovery. The decision came after the 2024 champion experienced difficulties putting force into the bike, particularly in the braking areas. Martin now has a race to regain full fitness and compete in the upcoming Qatar GP, scheduled for next weekend.
Aprilia Racing team manager Bonora stated that they have decided to withdraw Martin from the rest of the weekend due to his inability to safely operate the motorcycle. Martin will return to Spain to assess his condition and determine his readiness for the Qatar Grand Prix.
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