New Injury! Jorge Martin to Miss MotoGP Season Opener
MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has suffered another big setback ahead of the 2025 season opener in Thailand.
The MotoGP season hasn’t even started yet and we’re already looking at quite the long list of injured riders. Here’s who’s in and who’s out for the season opener at Buriram:
MotoGP
Jorge Martin – Reigning World Champion and Aprilia newcomer Jorge Martin will miss at least the first three rounds of the season after suffering several fractures to his left hand and foot in a training accident.
The Spaniard had successful surgery on Tuesday morning and will be replaced by Lorenzo Savadori. Aprilia motorsport boss Massimo Rivola has confirmed there will be “for sure” no chance of a Jorge Martin comeback for the Argentinian Grand Prix.
During the pre-weekend press conference at Termas the Spaniard confirmed he will also miss the Americas Grand Prix. Even a return to action at the Qatar Grand Prix is all but certain.
Miguel Oliveira – Yamaha newcomer Miguel Oliveira will miss the Americas Grand Prix following his Argentina GP sprint incident with Fermin Aldeguer.
Having first suspected a dislocated shoulder, an MRI back at home in Portugal revealed a ruptured ligament. The Portuguese will be replaced by Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez.
Moto2
Sergio Garcia – Moto2 title candidate Sergio Garcia will miss the first and second round of the season after a major accident during Moto2’s Jerez test forced the Spaniard to the sideline.
Having fractured a metacarpal bone in the right hand, the 21-year-old will be replaced by MotoE rider Oscar Gutierrez.
Moto3
Jacob Roulstone – Australian Moto3 rider Jacob Roulstone will miss the season opener in Buriram after fracturing his C3 vertebrae during the winter break. He will be replaced by Joel Esteban.
Noah Dettwiler – Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler is set to miss at least the season opener at Buriram after suffering a fracture in his left wrist. The 19-year-old’s Jerez test ended early when he had a massive highsider in Turn 6. Dettwiler will be replaced by Adrian Cruces.
Valentin Perrone – Following his nasty crash at his home race in Termas, Tech3 KTM Moto3 rider Valentin Perrone has been declared unfit due to left ankle trauma. It is unclear yet whether he will race at the Americas Grand Prix.
Marcos Uriarte – Aspar Moto3 rider Marcos Uriarte has been declared unfit due to a wrist fracture at the Argentina Grand Prix. Although not officially confirmed yet, the young Spaniard will likely miss at least the upcoming Americas Grand Prix (if not more).
