{"id":1893776,"date":"2026-04-20T08:45:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1893776"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:45:43","slug":"jorge-martin-will-always-be-grateful-for-marc-marquez-call-during-injury-struggles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1893776","title":{"rendered":"Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; for Marc Marquez call during injury struggles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; for Marc Marquez call during injury struggles<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin credits Marc Marquez\u2019s injury advice: &#8220;He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-20T17:25:20+00:00\">Updated: 20 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, 2026 Brazilian MotoGP Sprint race.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin starts this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP at Jerez holding a close second in the world championship to Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>But just a few months ago, the former MotoGP champion was facing an uncertain future due to complications from a badly fractured collarbone at Motegi.<\/p>\n<p>Martin was passed fit to return for the Valencia finale and post-race test but felt something was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Further checks showed the injury hadn\u2019t healed as expected, meaning Martin would need follow-up surgery in December.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt a time when I was unsure and had several surgeons as options, he [Marquez] advised me. He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it. It&#8217;s gone well, and I&#8217;ll always be grateful for that call,\u201d Jorge Martin told <em>Marca.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That surgery meant Martin skipped the opening pre-season test at Sepang, but he soon made up for lost time.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth and fifth in the Buriram season opener was followed by a double podium in Brazil, then a Sprint win and second place at COTA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08fe7b090a12566e2d2297860e80ffa0e3aa4b009f7c93f09d9d557a1f4c079c\">  Aprilia\u2019s trick MotoGP-inspired street bike sells out in just two weeks   Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s been incredible. I hope to continue in this vein, maintain this consistency, and keep the good feeling from Jerez and Le Mans,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s still a long way to go in the championship and many races; it&#8217;s important to start well, but then you have to maintain it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s near perfect start to the 2026 season means they lead all three world championships &#8211; riders\u2019, teams\u2019 and constructors\u2019 &#8211; winning all three grands prix courtesy of Bezzecchi, and plus the Sprint win with Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dafd7337618d7b752b8074981abaedd536bda528d783c96b3531a02de0737189\">  Nicolo Bulega: \u201cMy dream is MotoGP, we\u2019re talking\u201d amid 2027 rumours   Jorge Lorenzo: \u201cHonda and Yamaha always come back\u201d despite MotoGP struggles <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the Spaniard warned this weekend could be his toughest event so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJerez is going to be a difficult track for me and for Aprilia,\u201d said Martin, who is without a grand prix finish at Jerez in any class. \u201cWe might be surprised, but I&#8217;m going there with low expectations because it&#8217;s not one of my favourite tracks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love racing there, even though it hasn&#8217;t been my strong suit\u2026 My goal is to fight for a top-five finish . If something better comes along, I&#8217;ll embrace it. If we can fight for a podium finish, that would be amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite Aprilia\u2019s dominant early form, Martin described a 2026 title challenge as \u201ca pipe dream right now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s clear we&#8217;re all here to win\u2026 But where I&#8217;ve come from and after what I&#8217;ve been through&#8230; Thinking about a World Championship is a bit premature.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWho knows? We&#8217;ll see if we have the chance when there are two or three races left, we&#8217;ll go all out for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now I want to take it one day at a time and see where we get.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin missed last year\u2019s Spanish MotoGP due to injuries suffered in Qatar.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jorge Martin<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aprilia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Aleix Espargaro has four vertebrae fused after Honda MotoGP test accident<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1282840_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish MotoGP, Pol Espargaro also injured<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301027_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-87d0f582a40bf415665b8e875a40777a35893973b9ab11f981d331ef58f286bc\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-d1d64dcb7db84ecf54f0a37199805a0f8211cde60c17f8a98cf8c8ec1d1ff1b7\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP &#8220;rest&#8221; will help Jorge Martin move \u201cthe limit\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776267920\"> 15\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304237_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jorge Martin, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Marc Marquez: Aprilia MotoGP dominance \u201cnot any surprise\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776088591\"> 13\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298699_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, Tissot Sprint Race, Brazilian MotoGP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Feature <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776081600\"> 13\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"2026 MotoGP US GP\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Feature <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The candidates: Who joins Trackhouse if Ai Ogura leaves?<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776074491\"> 13\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301065_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Ai Ogura, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mick Doohan: \u201cWhat I don\u2019t understand is Ducati\u201d amid Aprilia MotoGP dominance<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775825784\"> 10\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1293751_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Marco Bezzecchi, Marc Marquez, 2026 Thai MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  Feature <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ducati takes inspiration from rivals in rear aero battle<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1775746086\"> 09\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ducati.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"New Ducati rear aero and leg wings, 2026 US MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin credits Marc Marquez\u2019s injury advice: &#8220;He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin starts this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP at Jerez holding a close second in the world championship to Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>But just a few months ago, the former MotoGP champion was facing an uncertain future due to complications from a badly fractured collarbone at Motegi.<\/p>\n<p>Martin was passed fit to return for the Valencia finale and post-race test but felt something was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Further checks showed the injury hadn\u2019t healed as expected, meaning Martin would need follow-up surgery in December.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt a time when I was unsure and had several surgeons as options, he [Marquez] advised me. He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it. It&#8217;s gone well, and I&#8217;ll always be grateful for that call,\u201d Jorge Martin told <em>Marca.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That surgery meant Martin skipped the opening pre-season test at Sepang, but he soon made up for lost time.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth and fifth in the Buriram season opener was followed by a double podium in Brazil, then a Sprint win and second place at COTA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08fe7b090a12566e2d2297860e80ffa0e3aa4b009f7c93f09d9d557a1f4c079c\">  Aprilia\u2019s trick MotoGP-inspired street bike sells out in just two weeks   Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s been incredible. I hope to continue in this vein, maintain this consistency, and keep the good feeling from Jerez and Le Mans,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s still a long way to go in the championship and many races; it&#8217;s important to start well, but then you have to maintain it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s near perfect start to the 2026 season means they lead all three world championships &#8211; riders\u2019, teams\u2019 and constructors\u2019 &#8211; winning all three grands prix courtesy of Bezzecchi, and plus the Sprint win with Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dafd7337618d7b752b8074981abaedd536bda528d783c96b3531a02de0737189\">  Nicolo Bulega: \u201cMy dream is MotoGP, we\u2019re talking\u201d amid 2027 rumours   Jorge Lorenzo: \u201cHonda and Yamaha always come back\u201d despite MotoGP struggles <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the Spaniard warned this weekend could be his toughest event so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJerez is going to be a difficult track for me and for Aprilia,\u201d said Martin, who is without a grand prix finish at Jerez in any class. \u201cWe might be surprised, but I&#8217;m going there with low expectations because it&#8217;s not one of my favourite tracks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love racing there, even though it hasn&#8217;t been my strong suit\u2026 My goal is to fight for a top-five finish . If something better comes along, I&#8217;ll embrace it. If we can fight for a podium finish, that would be amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite Aprilia\u2019s dominant early form, Martin described a 2026 title challenge as \u201ca pipe dream right now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s clear we&#8217;re all here to win\u2026 But where I&#8217;ve come from and after what I&#8217;ve been through&#8230; Thinking about a World Championship is a bit premature.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWho knows? We&#8217;ll see if we have the chance when there are two or three races left, we&#8217;ll go all out for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now I want to take it one day at a time and see where we get.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin missed last year\u2019s Spanish MotoGP due to injuries suffered in Qatar.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Jorge Martin starts this weekend\u2019s Spanish MotoGP at Jerez holding a close second in the world championship to Aprilia team-mate Marco Bezzecchi.<\/p>\n<p>But just a few months ago, the former MotoGP champion was facing an uncertain future due to complications from a badly fractured collarbone at Motegi.<\/p>\n<p>Martin was passed fit to return for the Valencia finale and post-race test but felt something was wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Further checks showed the injury hadn\u2019t healed as expected, meaning Martin would need follow-up surgery in December.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt a time when I was unsure and had several surgeons as options, he [Marquez] advised me. He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it. It&#8217;s gone well, and I&#8217;ll always be grateful for that call,\u201d Jorge Martin told <em>Marca.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That surgery meant Martin skipped the opening pre-season test at Sepang, but he soon made up for lost time.<\/p>\n<p>Fourth and fifth in the Buriram season opener was followed by a double podium in Brazil, then a Sprint win and second place at COTA.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08fe7b090a12566e2d2297860e80ffa0e3aa4b009f7c93f09d9d557a1f4c079c\">  Aprilia\u2019s trick MotoGP-inspired street bike sells out in just two weeks   Jorge Martin reveals Aprilia MotoGP technique that&#8217;s &#8216;completely different&#8217; to Ducati <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s been incredible. I hope to continue in this vein, maintain this consistency, and keep the good feeling from Jerez and Le Mans,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere&#8217;s still a long way to go in the championship and many races; it&#8217;s important to start well, but then you have to maintain it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aprilia\u2019s near perfect start to the 2026 season means they lead all three world championships &#8211; riders\u2019, teams\u2019 and constructors\u2019 &#8211; winning all three grands prix courtesy of Bezzecchi, and plus the Sprint win with Martin.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-dafd7337618d7b752b8074981abaedd536bda528d783c96b3531a02de0737189\">  Nicolo Bulega: \u201cMy dream is MotoGP, we\u2019re talking\u201d amid 2027 rumours   Jorge Lorenzo: \u201cHonda and Yamaha always come back\u201d despite MotoGP struggles <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But the Spaniard warned this weekend could be his toughest event so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJerez is going to be a difficult track for me and for Aprilia,\u201d said Martin, who is without a grand prix finish at Jerez in any class. \u201cWe might be surprised, but I&#8217;m going there with low expectations because it&#8217;s not one of my favourite tracks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love racing there, even though it hasn&#8217;t been my strong suit\u2026 My goal is to fight for a top-five finish . If something better comes along, I&#8217;ll embrace it. If we can fight for a podium finish, that would be amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite Aprilia\u2019s dominant early form, Martin described a 2026 title challenge as \u201ca pipe dream right now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s clear we&#8217;re all here to win\u2026 But where I&#8217;ve come from and after what I&#8217;ve been through&#8230; Thinking about a World Championship is a bit premature.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cWho knows? We&#8217;ll see if we have the chance when there are two or three races left, we&#8217;ll go all out for it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRight now I want to take it one day at a time and see where we get.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Martin missed last year\u2019s Spanish MotoGP due to injuries suffered in Qatar.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093230\/1\/jorge-martin-will-always-be-grateful-marc-marquez-call-during-injury&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1298776_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jorge Martin will &#8220;always be grateful&#8221; for Marc Marquez call during injury struggles Jorge Martin credits Marc Marquez\u2019s injury advice: &#8220;He told me who he thought was the best, and I went for it.&#8221; Peter McLaren Updated: 20 Apr 2026 Share Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, 2026 Brazilian MotoGP Sprint race. \u00a9\u00a0Gold and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1893776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1893776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1893776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1893776\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1893776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1893776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1893776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}