Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin is scheduled to make his MotoGP Czech Grand Prix return at Brno, marking only his second race weekend of the 2025 season. Martin’s comeback follows a challenging recovery from severe injuries sustained earlier this year, including 11 fractured ribs and a pneumothorax after a crash at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Injury Setbacks Affect Several Riders Ahead of Brno
Martin missed the initial three rounds due to a wrist injury from testing and was sidelined further after his serious Qatar crash three months ago. Since then, he has been steadily intensifying his training in preparation for the Czech event, while also navigating a contractual dispute with his new team Aprillia. Other riders facing uncertain participation include Enea Bastianini and Franco Morbidelli. Bastianini withdrew from the German Grand Prix after appendicitis, and Morbidelli suffered a collarbone injury during the sprint race at Sachsenring. Both remain under medical evaluation before official confirmation.
Substitutions and Absences Shape the Entry List
Somkiat Chantra continues to struggle in his rookie MotoGP campaign, missing his third race this year following arm pump surgery and prior injuries. Honda LCR’s Takaaki Nakagami will take Chantra’s place at Brno, leveraging his experience from wildcard and factory rides earlier this season. Meanwhile, Maverick Vinales, sidelined with a fractured left shoulder from a qualifying crash in Sachsenring, will also miss the Czech Grand Prix. Although Pol Espargaro, an eight-time MotoGP podium finisher, is considered a possible substitute, he remains absent from the official entry list so far.
Augmented Yamaha Lineup Includes a Wildcard Entry
Yamaha is fielding an additional bike for the Czech Grand Prix through test rider Augusto Fernandez, who has had a challenging transition in MotoGP after winning the 2022 Moto2 championship. Fernandez will compete as a wildcard, marking his fifth race appearance in 2025, having previously replaced Miguel Oliveira at Pramac. His best finishes this year include 13th place at the Circuit of the Americas and Motorland Aragon.
Implications of the Brno Lineup and What Lies Ahead
The entry list for the MotoGP Czech Grand Prix illustrates the physical toll the early season has taken on riders and the extent of ongoing comebacks. Jorge Martin’s return represents a critical moment in his campaign to regain competitive form after serious injury, while replacements like Nakagami and Fernandez demonstrate the depth teams rely on during difficult stretches. The evolving grid at Brno may influence team strategies and championship dynamics as the season progresses.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why is MotoGP not so popular?
A. It’s unfortunate, but shows and movies make more money than sports do, so MotoGP is trying to benefit from this pattern. However, MotoGP doesn’t have the personalities that create enough drama to keep people entertained.
Q. Why isn’t MotoGP popular?
A. Motorcycling isn’t as popular as football. Liberty Media’s advertising can’t change that most people don’t relate to it. If entertainment options were limited, more might be interested, but that’s not the case today.
Q. Which is the fastest? MotoGP is faster. To give you an example. At the 2023 Misano MotoGP, the fastest lap time was 1:31.791 by Francesco Bagnaia with a top speed of 303.3 Km/h (188.46 mph) by Dani Pedrosa.
A. Which is faster: MotoGP or Superbike?
MotoGP bikes are generally faster than Superbikes. MotoGP is the premier class of motorcycle road racing, featuring advanced technology and purpose-built machines. These bikes are lighter, have higher power-to-weight ratios, and are designed for top performance on the track. In contrast, Superbikes are based on regular production models, which results in them usually having less power and speed compared to MotoGP bikes. Therefore, in most cases, MotoGP bikes achieve higher speeds during races.
Q. Has anyone won F1 and MotoGP?
A. Known for being the only person to win World Championships in both motorcycle racing and Formula 1, John Surtees excelled in both fields with courage and skill.
