Aprilia Racing have released a new update regarding Jorge Martin's recovery after his Qatar Grand Prix crash.

Following the incident during the recent Qatar GP, rider Jorge Martín suffered a hemopneumothorax associated with multiple rib fractures.

The rider's clinical condition is showing a slow but steady improvement following medical examinations at the circuit's medical centre and later at Hamad General Hospital.

He is currently under observation as the pleuropulmonary trauma required immediate drainage to allow lung re-expansion. The rib fractures are causing significant pain and are an additional limitation to basic physical activity.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me," Martin said in a brief statement.

"These have been difficult days, but now I'm starting to move a bit more and feel better, although the pain is still intense.

"I'd like to thank Aprilia, my fans and everyone who is helping me. I will continue to fight to be one of the strongest ever."

“Jorge Martín remains in the intensive care unit at Hamad Hospital," MotoGP Medical Director Angel Charte said.

"His injuries are progressing satisfactorily. The chest drainage for his hemopneumothorax is progressing favorably. His pain is under control, despite the rib fractures he has.

"For now, he must continue with the pulmonary drainage process until it is 90% resolved. After that, it will take some days before he can be transferred by medical aircraft to our hospital.

"He is also in a cheerful and strong mood. We must give him time until the clinical process is resolved, so that he can be transferred”.