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Jorge Martin expresses fear about possible surgery after arm pump issue

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:52 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jorge Martin expresses fear about possible surgery after arm pump issue

Summary

Jorge Martin admitted to feeling scared about the prospect of surgery after experiencing an arm pump issue during the San Marino Grand Prix on September 17, 2026. Despite leading the race, Martin's performance declined drastically, resulting in a fifth-place finish. This difficulty allowed Marc Marquez of Ducati to equalize with him in the championship standings. Martin's situation is now under evaluation as he considers his options moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Martin finished fifth at the San Marino Grand Prix on September 17, 2026.
•He was leading before suffering from arm pump.
•Marc Marquez is now level with Martin in the standings.
•Martin is contemplating surgery due to his condition.

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What they're saying

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Jorge Martin has admitted that he is “scared” about potentially needing surgery after developing arm pump at last weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix. The factory Aprilia rider was leading at Misano when his pace spectacularly collapsed because of the condition, leaving him a distant fifth at the finish and allowing Ducati’s Marc Marquez to draw level with him in the standings. Martin ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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