The MotoGP rider Jorge Martín has suffered a new physical setback during the weekend of the San Marino GP. The Andalusian, who competes with Aprilia, had problems with nerve compression in his right forearm, known as arm pump, which worsened during the race on Sunday at the Misano circuit.
Martín started the race strongly, managing to lead the first five laps, but soon began to feel pain and a loss of sensation in his arm, which caused him to lose positions down to a final fifth place.
On Wednesday, the rider will undergo a medical evaluation in Barcelona where specialized doctors in upper limb injuries who usually treat him will assess the severity of his problem. The decision regarding the need for surgery will be made after this examination.
This weekend, Martín will travel to Spielberg to participate in the Austrian GP. His ability to compete will depend on how his arm feels during the competition, after which he will be able to make a more complete assessment of the situation.
Surgery for arm pump is relatively simple, with a quick recovery period, so Martín could return to a good level of form for the next GP in Japan, which will take place on October 4. However, as he himself warned, going under the knife may entail complications, especially now that the championship is approaching its decisive phases.
The rider has expressed his intention to focus on the race in Austria, a circuit that he likes. ‘In Misano we did not achieve the expected results, but I had good feelings at various moments of the competition. Now, we have to concentrate on this new opportunity we have in the future,’ Martín commented.
After the Austrian GP, the rider and his team will evaluate what actions to take to solve his physical problem and find the best solution for his future competition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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