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Former World Champion Marc Marquez will be unable to participate in the Barcelona weekend races after fracturing his right leg following a horrific crash at the French Grand Prix sprint race. The Spanish rider has also lost the possibility of participating in the weekend race due to the continuation of treatment for the injury he suffered in his spine last October. This situation has caused great curiosity in the MotoGP scene.
Details of Injuries and Team Decision
Marquez will be unable to return to the track for a long period due to the fracture in his right leg and nerve damage in his spine following a successful surgery last week. According to MotoGP rules, Ducati is not obligated to field another rider in Barcelona to replace Marquez. However, if the injury lasts for several more races, the team may need to use a reserve rider.
The Ducati Team officially confirmed that no one will race in Barcelona in Marquez’s place with a brief statement. This decision means that Francesco Bagnaia will be the sole representative of the factory Ducati team this weekend.
Michele Pirro’s Role and Other Teams
Ducati has not officially explained why it decided not to assign test pilot Michele Pirro. However, sources revealed that Pirro is currently focused intensely on Ducati’s 850cc motorcycle project for 2027 and therefore would not contribute much to the race in Barcelona. WorldSBK star Nicolo Bulega will be racing this weekend in Czech Republic.
Marquez’s Return Target
Although the team has not made a definitive statement about Marquez’s return date, the target is believed to be the Italian Grand Prix at the end of the month. To achieve this target, the team will try to provide Marquez with the best possible conditions.
Team Support and Prioritizing Health
Ducati Team boss Davide Tardozzi said during the French Grand Prix, “Marc will not participate in the next Catalan GP.” “As the entire Ducati Lenovo Team, we send him our best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. We are all completely in agreement on this: his health is our priority.”
Motorsport.com is closely following these important developments and the challenges facing Marquez.
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