Martin's Foot Injury: Italian GP Under Threat?

Jorge Martin will compete in the Italian Grand Prix carrying a right foot ligament injury sustained during a substantial crash at the Barcelona MotoGP test on May 18. The incident occurred when Martin lost the front of his bike at 200km/h, resulting in a heavy fall that ended his test prematurely. Although doctors initially examined his left elbow and right leg and found no fractures, subsequent assessment revealed a minor ligament issue in his foot. Martin expressed optimism that the injury would not severely hinder his racing in Mugello. This latest incident adds to a challenging period for Martin, who experienced six crashes over four days in Barcelona, impacting his ability to challenge for podiums. One particularly severe crash on Friday saw him narrowly avoid contact with the air fence after his bike bounced back across the gravel. Reports of concussion following this fall were later denied by Martin, who admitted only to feeling dizzy immediately after the impact. He stressed his commitment to thorough medical checks should any serious issue arise.