Miguel Oliveira shared that he is physically improving and considers his participation in recent MotoGP events at Le Mans and Silverstone as important milestones in his return. The Portuguese rider described racing in these Grand Prix as small but meaningful victories in his recovery journey.
He explained,
“I’m better, the best I’ve been in the past few weeks. The truth is the injury has had a slow recovery because it couldn’t be operated on, so we had to be a bit patient. We won, I say we won because I wasn’t at 100%, but still, being able to race Le Mans and Silverstone was like winning races. Winning time to get used to the bike and the race weekend again. And now, I feel good and motivated,”
as he told Motosan during an interview at PecinoGP on YouTube.
How Jorge Martín’s Experience Influenced Oliveira’s Comeback Mindset
Reflecting on his return to competition, Oliveira revealed that watching Jorge Martín’s approach to recovering from his own injury was a valuable lesson. He emphasized that full physical fitness is essential for competitiveness in MotoGP and that managing expectations after injury is crucial.
Oliveira remarked,
“Very simple, in the end to be competitive in MotoGP you need to be at 100% physically. Sure, you can ride and defend yourself a bit, but when you come back from an injury—especially if that injury kept you out for more than two or three races—you need to rethink your goals for the comeback race.”
He further explained how Martín’s situation helped him gauge his own path:
“Jorge’s experience was just watching from the outside, that he was hurt, that he wanted to go fast and sometimes he was fast. But the body wasn’t following and that’s where the mind needs to work a bit more. So simply that, it helped me not to come back and try to do more than I should.”
Oliveira’s Optimism as He Regains Racing Rhythm
Despite the slow recovery and challenges brought by the injury, Oliveira remains positive about his progress. His cautious yet motivated attitude aims to balance ambition with realistic goals as he works toward returning to full competitiveness in MotoGP.
The rider’s careful approach following advice gleaned from observing Martín’s struggles highlights the importance of patience and mental focus after an injury, suggesting a prudent path forward in this demanding sport.
