Jorge Martin made his MotoGP return at Misano in a private test as he is eyeing return in Czech GP, while Enea Bastianini is doubtful for German GP.
Jorge Martin –
Following a successful test at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Aprilia Racing have confirmed that Jorge Martin is set to make his injury comeback at the Tissot Grand Prix of Czechia.
Martin was back on board Aprilia’s RS-GP25 for the first time since the Qatar GP at Misano, and after completing 64 laps across the day without any issues, the #1 will travel to the iconic Automotodrom Brno next week.
Should the reigning MotoGP World Champion pass the necessary medical check at the circuit on Thursday the 17th of July, we’ll thankfully be seeing the #1 back on track alongside his MotoGP rivals for the first time since April.
Enea Bastianini –
Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) has been diagnosed with appendicitis ahead of this weekend’s German GP, following feeling unwell coming into the round. The #23 is currently undergoing treatment to try and recover as smoothly as possible and avoid surgery. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 team shared this update on the ‘Beast’:
“With his fever not going down and the pain still intense, Enea Bastianini chose to go to his home hospital this morning, to get checked. After further examination, the doctors have diagnosed Enea with appendicitis. Enea will remain hospitalised overnight as he is currently under treatment to avoid surgery. More updates will follow on Friday morning. Get well soon, Enea.”
Additionally, Luca Marini returns for Honda in German GP, while Alex Marquez has been cleared to take part in FP1, with a further test to happen after that to assess about the whole weekend at Sachsenring.
Here: https://x.com/MotoGP/status/1943313721364783211
UPDATE: After being diagnosed with appendicitis on Thursday, Red Bull KTM Tech3 have confirmed that Enea Bastianini won’t be taking part in Saturday and Sunday’s action at the Liqui Moly Grand Prix of Germany. It’s yet to be announced whether ‘The Beast’ will be back racing at next week’s Czech GP, but what we do know is that Bastianini won’t be replaced at the Sachsenring. That means full focus in the Tech3 garage will be on Maverick Viñales this weekend as the team and the entire MotoGP paddock wish Enea a speedy recovery.
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