Jorge Martin Races the Clock: Sepang Outing Still Possible Despite Incomplete Fracture Healing
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- Jorge Martin menyatakan optimisme bisa tampil di MotoGP Malaysia meski diagnosis fraktur belum tuntas sepenuhnya.
- Ducati mengungkap Marc Marquez meminta jaminan sebelum ke Qatar, sementara pembalap lain bungkam soal kondisi fisik.
- Persaingan gelar F1 memanas: Red Bull janjikan perbaikan masalah teknis yang mengganggu Verstappen dan Hadjar.
Pramac Ducati rider Jorge Martin has opened the door to racing at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend even though scans show his fracture has not fully healed. The statement is an important signal for a team fighting to secure its position in the constructors' standings, and marks a new chapter in the injury drama hanging over the second half of the 2026 MotoGP season.
Martin said he had undergone a series of intensive examinations. According to him, the medical team found that the crack in his bone is no longer fully separated, so the healing process is moving faster than initially expected. Nevertheless, he stressed that the final decision still depends on the doctors' evaluation and the first free practice session at Sepang Circuit.
"I want to race, but I won't force myself if the risk of injury is greater. We'll see how things develop on Friday," Martin said, as quoted by Motorsport.com.
On the other side, Ducati revealed that Marc Marquez asked for technical guarantees before agreeing to race in Qatar. The statement came amid speculation about the physical condition of the eight-time world champion. Interestingly, Ducati highlighted the silence of other riders, whom it described as unwilling to show their cards about their respective conditions.
Meanwhile, competition in Formula 1 is also heating up. Red Bull revealed that the technical problems it called "ridiculous" and which disrupted the performance of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will soon be fixed. The Milton Keynes-based team did not specify exactly when the solution would be applied, but signaled that the fix could come before the next round.
In the McLaren camp, the decision to issue team orders to Oscar Piastri at the United States GP sparked debate. The move was seen as an effort to maximize constructors' points, though on the other hand it reduced the drivers' freedom. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso launched sharp criticism of driving standards in the lower half of the F1 grid, judging that many young drivers are too aggressive without calculation.
Back in MotoGP, Ducati also highlighted Aprilia's misfortune at the Australian GP. According to Ducati, Aprilia actually has the speed to win every remaining race, but luck has not gone its way. The analysis shows that competition on track is not only about engine performance, but also risk management and tire strategy.
For Indonesia, the dynamics in MotoGP and F1 remain a spectacle that draws major attention. Although there is no national rider in either series, enthusiasm among fans in the country for international racing keeps growing, especially after the successful staging of Mandalika a few years ago. Martin's presence in Sepang will be a magnet in itself for fans who want to see the talented young rider in action firsthand.
The question is, will Martin actually race in Sepang or choose to delay for a full recovery? The decision affects not only his ambition to achieve the best possible result, but also the team's balance of power for the rest of the season. Meanwhile in F1, Red Bull's technical fix will be a test of whether the team can restore Verstappen's performance under pressure from McLaren and Mercedes.
