Jorge Martin drops to fifth at San Marino GP due to arm pump
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin finished fifth in the MotoGP race at Misano on September 13, 2026, after experiencing physical issues during the event. Martin initially emerged as a contender for the victory following an early crash by his teammate and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi. However, the Spaniard suffered from arm pump, a condition that hindered his performance and caused him to slide back through the field. The severity of the issue has led Martin to consider undergoing surgical intervention to resolve the problem. The San Marino Grand Prix marked a difficult result for the rider after he positioned himself early to challenge for the win.
- •Jorge Martin finished in fifth place at the San Marino Grand Prix.
- •The rider attributed his late-race decline to suffering from arm pump.
- •Martin is currently considering surgery to address the physical complication.
- •Teammate Marco Bezzecchi retired from the race after crashing on the opening lap.
- 10:16 AMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin to decide on arm pump surgery after Austrian GP
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Martin to decide on arm pump surgery after Austrian GP
- 3:22 PMAutosport — The reason for Martin's MotoGP San Marino GP fall-off
- 3:15 PMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin reveals arm pump behind sudden San Marino GP fall-off, pondering surgery
"Jorge Martin suffered another physical setback during the San Marino GP weekend, adding to the injuries that have plagued him since he joined Aprilia last year. The Spaniard suffered nerve compression in his right forearm, commonly known among riders as arm pump. The problem worsened on Sunday, when Martin made a strong start and moved into first place, leading the race for five laps before ...Keep reading
"Jorge Martin dropped from first to fifth place in the San Marino Grand Prix due to arm pump, the factory Aprilia rider has revealed, with the problem serious enough for him to consider surgery. The Spaniard emerged as a surprise victory contender in Sunday’s MotoGP race at Misano after team-mate and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out on the opening lap. Following Ducati’s Marc ...Keep reading
"Jorge Martin dropped from first to fifth place in the San Marino Grand Prix due to arm pump, the factory Aprilia rider has revealed, with the problem serious enough for him to consider surgery. The Spaniard emerged as a surprise victory contender in Sunday’s MotoGP race at Misano after team-mate and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out on the opening lap. Read ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 10:16 AMJorge Martin to decide on arm pump surgery after Austrian GP
Jorge Martin suffered another physical setback during the San Marino GP weekend, adding to the injuries that have plagued him since he joined Aprilia last year. The Spaniard suffered nerve compression in his right forearm, commonly known among riders as arm pump. The problem worsened on Sunday, when Martin made a strong start and moved into first place, leading the race for five laps before ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 10:16 AMJorge Martin to decide on arm pump surgery after Austrian GP
The Aprilia rider suffered from arm pump in his right forearm while leading Sunday’s race at Misano, ending his hopes of fighting for victory. He will undergo a medical check-up in Barcelona on Wednesday to establish the next steps in his recovery
- AutosportSep 13, 2026, 3:22 PMThe reason for Martin's MotoGP San Marino GP fall-off
Jorge Martin dropped from first to fifth place in the San Marino Grand Prix due to arm pump, the factory Aprilia rider has revealed, with the problem serious enough for him to consider surgery. The Spaniard emerged as a surprise victory contender in Sunday’s MotoGP race at Misano after team-mate and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out on the opening lap. Following Ducati’s Marc ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 3:15 PMJorge Martin reveals arm pump behind sudden San Marino GP fall-off, pondering surgery
Jorge Martin dropped from first to fifth place in the San Marino Grand Prix due to arm pump, the factory Aprilia rider has revealed, with the problem serious enough for him to consider surgery. The Spaniard emerged as a surprise victory contender in Sunday’s MotoGP race at Misano after team-mate and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out on the opening lap. Read ...Keep reading
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