Bold statement: Jorge Martin is back and ready to push his limits after a grueling year of injuries, and his return at the Buriram Test signals a pivotal moment in his season. But here’s where it gets controversial: can a rider who has spent so long off the bike regain peak form so quickly, and will the RS-GP be ready to unleash its full potential in Thailand?
The 2024 World Champion, Jorge Martin, has endured a punishing year on the injury front. The Aprilia rider has finally overcome his setbacks and is declared fit to ride for this weekend’s Buriram Test, marking his first track action of 2026. This development means the Spaniard will debut the RS-GP for the year in Thailand.
Martin missed the Sepang Test due to surgery on his left scaphoid and right collarbone. Both procedures occurred in December as part of his rehabilitation from injuries that kept him sidelined for the majority of the 2025 season.
Now fully recovered, the #89 is slated to return to competition in Thailand just one week before the season opener. This will be only his second on-track appearance since the 2025 San Marino Grand Prix, the other being last year’s season-ending Valencia test and the subsequent test.
Action at the Buriram Test begins on Saturday, and fans can follow all developments through motogp.com for real-time updates and coverage.
