Marc Márquez underwent a further medical check at Ruber International Hospital (Madrid) where the Doctors Raúl Barco, Samuel Antuña and Ignacio Roger confirmed that the Spanish rider will be unable to return to the track for the season finale and will miss the Portuguese Grand Prix, the Valencian Community Grand Prix, and the test day at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo (Cheste) scheduled for November 18th.

The medical team that is monitoring his recovery has confirmed that the clinical evolution of the coracoid fracture and the ligament injury is positive and is proceeding normally. However, Marc will have to spend four weeks with the arm completely immobilized before beginning rehabilitation, so it’s impossible to think about his return to competition this year.

Luigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager)
“Since we learned about the injury diagnosis, we knew the chances of having Marc in Valencia for the Grand Prix and the test were very low. It’s a shame because it’s very important for us to have him on track, but we know perfectly that the priority is to recover and return 100% fit for the next season. We fully support the decision and are convinced that not taking further risks is the best choice for everyone. We wish him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back with us soon”.

Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo Team #93)
“Analyzing the entire situation, we believe that the most appropriate, clever and consistent course of action is to respect the biological timing of the injury, even if that means I will no longer be able to race this season or attend the testing session. We know that a difficult winter awaits us, with a lot of work, to recover my muscles to 100% and be ready for 2026. This must not overshadow or make us forget the great goal we achieved this year: becoming World Champions again, and soon we will all celebrate it together. Thank you to all the fans for kindly messages, to Ducati and all the sponsors for their support and understanding”.

Ducati Corse will announce in the coming weeks who will replace Marc Márquez for the final two Grands Prix of 2025.

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