Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has taken a major step toward his comeback by returning to the track in Barcelona.
The Spaniard, currently embroiled in a contract wrangle with Aprilia over an exit clause for 2026, rode an RSV4 superbike at the MotoGP venue on Thursday.
It was the first time Martin had been on two wheels since rib fractures and lung damage during his only grand prix appearance of the season, in Qatar on April 13, when he fell and was clipped by Fabio di Giannantonio.
Despite his track return, the latest medical check on Martin’s injuries ruled out a comeback in next weekend’s German Grand Prix at Sachsenring.
However, he appears to be eyeing Brno, the following weekend, for a possible comeback. The Czech round is also the last event before the MotoGP summer break.
