Marc Márquez, one of MotoGP’s most decorated riders, has once again found himself on the operating table after sustaining a serious injury during the Indonesian Grand Prix. The incident occurred during Sunday’s race when the Spaniard collided with Marco Bezzecchi. As a result of the crash, the Ducati rider ended up in the gravel at the Mandalika circuit, while Márquez suffered injuries to his right arm.
A medical examination revealed a fracture of the base of the coracoid process and ligament damage in the shoulder joint. These injuries are not related to the previous issues that have plagued Márquez since his severe crash in Jerez in 2020.
Initially, doctors decided to avoid surgery, opting for a conservative approach. The plan was to monitor the rider’s condition daily to assess how effective this strategy would be. However, after a week it became clear that there was no improvement, and the specialists changed their decision.
In an official statement, Ducati reported that the surgery was successful at a clinic in Madrid. The medical team overseeing Márquez noted there was no stabilization of the fracture or damaged ligaments after a period of immobilization. Therefore, it was decided to conduct surgical stabilization and restore the acromioclavicular ligaments.
At the moment, Marquez is already at home and continuing his rehabilitation. The timeline for his return to the track has not yet been determined. He is expected to miss the rounds in Australia and Malaysia, and his participation in the final races of the season in Portimão and Valencia remains uncertain. It is especially important for the Ducati team that Marquez is able to take part in the last event of the year, where the official MotoGP tests and the introduction to the new Desmosedici GP26 motorcycle are scheduled.
