Marc Márquez has minimized any comparison between his return after injury in Jerez in 2020 and Jorge Martín’s attempt to compete in the Malaysian Grand Prix with an injured arm. Although Martín seeks to compete, only a week after breaking the radius in his right arm in an accident, Márquez refuses to draw parallels.
The Aprilia rider completed only three laps in Friday’s practice session, a result that left him 20th, 1.8 seconds off the fastest time. Moreover, he had to reduce his activity to conserve energy, making his situation even more complicated.
Premature return of Márquez
Six years ago, Márquez attempted to compete a week after breaking his right arm during the season’s first race. His return was disastrous, worsening an injury that required multiple surgical interventions over the years. Now, when asked about the risk Martín is facing, Márquez has been cautious, indicating that he cannot judge the severity of the injury without specific information.
Medical perspectives and Martín’s condition
Martín had received initial approval to start the Malaysian GP weekend on Thursday. Additionally, MotoGP doctor Ángel Charte considered his condition favorable after a morning session in which he completed 12 laps. However, his performance in the afternoon session left him last in the overall standings.
Before Saturday’s qualifying session, Martín finds himself in a delicate position, chasing Márquez, the championship leader, with a 10-point deficit. His ability to compete successfully will depend on a quick recovery and appropriate medical adjustments.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
