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Martin cleared to compete at Sepang despite wrist fracture
Aprilia MotoGP rider Jorge Martin has been declared fit to race at the Malaysian Grand Prix despite arriving at Sepang International Circuit with a fractured wrist. The Spanish rider completed Friday's opening practice session without incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
Jorge Martin has received medical clearance to participate in this weekend's Malaysian MotoGP after sustaining a fractured wrist ahead of the Sepang round. The Aprilia Racing rider arrived in Kuala Lumpur carrying the injury but demonstrated sufficient fitness to take to the track during Friday's first practice session.
Martin navigated the opening 45-minute session without complications, completing his programme as scheduled. The clearance represents positive news for the team as they prepare for the remainder of the weekend's on-track activities at the 5.543-kilometre circuit.
The injury will nonetheless require close monitoring throughout the race weekend, with team medical staff and MotoGP officials keeping watch on the rider's condition as he prepares for Saturday's second practice and qualifying sessions. Martin's participation is crucial to Aprilia's championship bid as the season enters its closing stages.
The Malaysian Grand Prix forms part of the final rounds of the MotoGP calendar, with weather conditions and circuit characteristics at Sepang presenting their own challenges for the field competing this weekend.