Aprilia relief: Martin declared fit for Thailand GP

The 2024 World Champion, who endured a relentless sequence of physical setbacks throughout 2025 and notably missed the Malaysian pre-season sessions, has officially obtained medical clearance to race again. Consequently, he should be ready to line up for the season opener on March 1st at Buriram, Thailand.

The Spaniard is also expected to participate in the upcoming Saturday and Sunday tests at the same circuit. These sessions are crucial for him to finally establish a rhythm with the new RS-GP26, a bike that showed promising potential in Marco Bezzecchi’s hands during the Sepang outings. Everyone hopes that 2026 will progressively return Martin to full fitness and peak competitiveness. Furthermore, these initial rounds hold immense significance regarding the future rider market, as he must perform extremely well now to guarantee himself a top-tier factory contract for the next year.