Marc Marquez will miss the next two MotoGP rounds in Australia and Malaysia as he recovers from a shoulder injury.
After a Lap 1 crash with Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi at the recent Indonesian Grand Prix, Marquez was visibly in pain in the gravel traps before travelling to Madrid to receive an official diagnosis of the extent of his injuries.
Ducati has now announced he has a shoulder injury, but will not require surgery.
“After undergoing several medical examinations at Hospital Ruber Internacional (Madrid) it was found that Marc Márquez had suffered a fracture at the base of the coracoid process and a ligament injury to his right shoulder,” read Ducati Corse’s statement.
“Clinical examination and radiological assessment have ruled out any connection with previous injuries and have also confirmed the absence of significant bone displacement.
“For this reason, the medical team led by Dr. Samuel Antuña and Dr. Ignacio Roger de Oña has opted for a conservative treatment plan, involving rest and immobilization of the affected shoulder until full healing and clinical consolidation of the fracture.
“This rules out Márquez’s participation in the upcoming Grands Prix races in Australia and Malaysia.”
The Spaniard has opted to sit out and avoid rushing an immediate return. Having already clinched the 2025 MotoGP championship the week prior in Motegi, Marquez knows there’s nothing left to risk.
Ducati has not shared any updates on a potential replacement, but the Bologna-based manufacturer may call on test rider Michele Pirro to step in.
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