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World Champion Marc Marquez will miss the French Grand Prix sprint race due to serious injuries sustained following a crash, and will also be unable to compete in the main French GP race and the upcoming Catalan Grand Prix. He fractured his right leg and also aggravated his shoulder injury last year, casting doubt on Marquez’s future in racing.
Details of Injuries and Quotes
The Spanish pilot stated to DAZN that the primary reason for performance issues in the 2026 season was a fractured bolt impacting a nerve in his shoulder. “This was one of the reasons I was driving cautiously. I knew I could crash at any moment.” Marquez also suggested that the accident in the Le Mans sprint race may have been part of this problem. “I’m not mentally afraid, but when you have a problem with the nerve, you can’t predict when you’ll have problems.”
Regarding the shoulder operation, Marquez stated that the procedure would not be complex and the recovery process would be short. “The shoulder operation is not risky, it’s just about opening it up and removing that bolt. We expect the recovery process to be short.”
Marquez’s Condition and Championship Standings
Marquez currently sits fifth in the championship, 51 points behind the leader with two sprint race victories. However, due to these injuries, his inability to compete in races will make the championship race even more challenging.
Important Notes:
- Marquez will undergo surgery this week.
- Shoulder surgery is also planned following the Catalan GP.
- He experienced pain and discomfort in his body after the Jerez race.
- The fractured bolt in the lateral ligament had shifted out of place, which prevented him from driving stably.
- This situation led to him making mistakes, becoming unstable, and experiencing unexpected crashes.
- Marquez had previously concealed his injuries for a long time (2018 shoulder dislocation, 2022 right arm problem).
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