Jorge Martin Roars Back as MotoGP Returns to Revamped Brno

The MotoGP championship will be hosted at the Brno track in the Czech Republic this weekend for the first time since 2020. The event is highly anticipated not only because of the track’s return but also due to the comeback of reigning world champion Jorge Martin, who has missed most of the season due to injuries.

Martin, 27, suffered serious crashes during pre-season and in Qatar, breaking 11 ribs and missing ten of the eleven races so far. Despite these setbacks, he says he feels physically stronger than ever and is ready to compete. He has also confirmed that he will remain with Aprilia until at least the 2026 season, putting an end to recent speculation about his future.

Meanwhile, Marc Marquez has dominated the season so far. The 32-year-old Spanish rider, representing factory Ducati, has won four races in a row and now leads the standings with 344 points. On seven racing weekends this year, he has won both the sprint and major events.  Francesco Bagnaia, the world champion in 2022 and 2023, is in second place with 197 points, followed by his brother Alex Marquez, who has 261 points.

Brno has been resurfaced ahead of this weekend’s race, and early tests suggest lap times may be up to two seconds faster than in previous years. Marquez, who holds the current lap record from 2016, has three past wins at Brno but missed the 2020 race due to injury.

 It is anticipated that Martin's return will increase competition in the second half of the season.However, the grid will be missing some regular riders. Maverick Viñales is still out with a shoulder injury and will be replaced by Pol Espargaro, while Franco Morbidelli is also sidelined after a crash in Germany.

With the championship heating up and the Brno track back in play, fans can expect an exciting weekend of racing. Following this race, there will be a brief summer break before the MotoGP season resumes with the Austrian Grand Prix on August 15–17.