MotoGP's Medical Director has provided a new update on Jorge Martin's condition as he returns to Spain.

Jorge Martin has received a boost in his recovery from the injuries he sustained during the Qatar Grand Prix, as MotoGP Medical Director Ángel Charte described the latest results as “very encouraging”.

Martin remained hospitalised in Qatar after suffering eleven rib fractures and lung damage in a frightening race-day accident at the Lusail International Circuit.

The MotoGP World Champion fell and was clipped by Fabio di Giannantonio, which caused the serious injuries. Martin has now returned to Madrid on a medical flight as his recovery continues.

Upon arrival, the Aprilia rider underwent fresh scans at the Ruber Quirón Hospital to assess the severity of his injuries.

"Yesterday we performed a CT scan on Jorge Martin at the Ruber Quirón Hospital and the news is certainly good and very encouraging," said MotoGP Medical Director Ángel Charte.

"Martín has perfect lungs. The pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lung, is completely closed. Moreover, of the theoretically 11 fractures he had, 3 remain: the seventh, the eighth and the eleventh, which already show the ongoing progression of the callus.

“Therefore, in my opinion, the evolution has been very positive. Now we will wait as long as necessary and continue to monitor the evolution of these fractures from Madrid."

The Qatar Grand Prix was Martin's return to racing after missing the first three rounds of the 2025 season. It also marked the official start of his career with the Aprilia Racing team after sustaining earlier injuries during pre-season testing.

Martin's second return date to the MotoGP World Championship has not yet been decided. However, the latest update may suggest he will not be on the sidelines for as long as it was originally feared.