Jorge Martin ruled out of Australian GP after forearm fracture in sprint

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Jorge Martin ruled out of Australian GP after forearm fracture in sprint
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Jorge Martin will not compete in the Australian Grand Prix due to a forearm fracture sustained during the sprint. The crash occurred at high speed, resulting in a break to the radius bone. Initial scans also suggest possible involvement of the ulnae. Aprilia confirmed the injury shortly after the event. Martin's absence is a significant setback in his title chase this season.

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  • •Jorge Martin suffered a fractured forearm in a sprint crash.
  • •The incident occurred at the Australian Grand Prix event.
  • •Initial scans indicate a possible fracture of the ulnae.
  • •Aprilia announced the injury shortly after the sprint concluded.
  • •Martin is a contender for the MotoGP title this season.
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  • 5:40 AMMotorsport.com — Jorge Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint
  • 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jorge Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint
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MotoGP title contender Jorge Martin will miss Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix after breaking his forearm in a high-speed crash in the sprint. In a statement released less than two hours after the sprint, Aprilia revealed that the Spaniard has suffered a fracture to his radius, one of the two bones in the forearm. Initial scans also indicated a suspected fracture of the ulnae, the other ...Keep reading

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