Jorge Martin drops to fifth at San Marino GP due to arm pump

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Jorge Martin drops to fifth at San Marino GP due to arm pump
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 3:22 PMAutosportThe reason for Martin's MotoGP San Marino GP fall-off
  • 3:15 PMMotorsport.comJorge Martin reveals arm pump behind sudden San Marino GP fall-off, pondering surgery
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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

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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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