DOHA (Reuters) -Reigning champion Jorge Martin had a nightmare return to MotoGP after the Aprilia rider suffered a crash at Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix which led to injuries to his rib and lung. Martin was competing at his first Grand Prix weekend after missing the opening three rounds following a nasty crash in pre-season testing where he fractured his foot and hand,

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has suffered a chest trauma and will be taken to hospital following his crash in the Qatar Grand Prix.

Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has suffered a chest trauma and eight fractured ribs in a crash in the Qatar Grand Prix. This was the Spaniard’s first race weekend of the season after missing the first three of the year due to a pre-season training injury.