Martin Passed Fit to Practice at Qatar GP
Martín has been cleared to race and needs a strong Qatar weekend to keep Marc Márquez from sealing the MotoGP title.
- Championship leader Marc Marquez began his pursuit of an eighth world title at the Qatar Grand Prix on Friday, while rival Jorge Martin received medical clearance for the opening practice session.
- The MotoGP medical team declared Martin fit for Free Practice 1 at Lusail International Circuit following his Australian Grand Prix wrist fracture, though further evaluation will determine if he can continue beyond Friday.
- Marquez led the FP1 session with a 1m52.278s lap while holding a 44-point championship cushion; he can clinch the 2026 title this weekend if he extends that advantage by 30 points over rivals by Sunday.
- Despite concerns about the regional conflict, riders gathered in Doha, with factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia stating, "I decided to fully trust Dorna, the organisers, IRTA and the government" regarding safety measures.
- Trackhouse Aprilia rider Raul Fernandez returned from injury alongside Gresini Ducati's Fermin Aldeguer, describing the paddock atmosphere as "a strange weekend" due to tension about racing near the conflict zone.
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