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Ducati, Marc Marquez Reveals Surgery: Unable to Compete at the Catalonia GP
Following a disastrous crash in the MotoGP Sprint race in France, Marc Marquez, who was flown to Madrid after sustaining injuries, has officially confirmed surgery due to a fractured metatarsal in his right foot and a shoulder injury sustained during the Indonesian GP last season. This situation also means he will be unable to compete at the Catalonia Grand Prix.
Operation and Treatment Plan
Ducati Lenovo Team announced through team manager Davide Tardozzi that Marquez will undergo surgery in Madrid today. The operation aims not only to repair the metatarsal fracture but also to address the issues stemming from his shoulder injury sustained during the Indonesian GP last season. This shoulder operation was pre-planned and revealed the source of Marquez’s long-standing physical problems.
According to team statements, the root of Marquez’s problems lies in a situation caused by screws placed in his shoulder after the 2025 Indonesian GP crash in Mandalika. Detailed examinations by doctors revealed that one screw had fractured and the other was bent, causing contact with the radial nerve in the MotoGP riding position, leading to a locking sensation in his arm.
“I realized something was wrong after Jerez,” said Marquez. “The doctors found that one screw was broken and the other was bent. That screw was impacting the radial nerve in the MotoGP riding position.”
Marquez stated that his physical condition had worsened particularly on the Ducati MotoGP motorcycle, and he began to feel his arm lock up gradually as the weekend progressed. “At least now we know what the problem is,” he assessed the situation.
Championship Battle and Absence at the Catalonia GP
Marquez, who has secured two Sprint victories in 2026, has yet to make it onto the podium in the main race. The Spanish rider, currently fifth in the championship, is 57 points behind leader Marco Bezzecchi. His inability to compete at the Catalonia GP will further complicate Marquez’s chances of climbing the standings.
Ducati officially announced Marquez’s absence from the Catalonia GP, emphasizing that his health is the top priority.
Current Status and Future Plans
Marquez’s surgery and absence from the Catalonia GP are being viewed as a significant turning point in Ducati’s season planning. While the identification of his physical problems is considered positive, his missed races could further complicate the championship battle. The team will closely monitor Marquez’s recovery and eagerly awaits his return to racing.
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