Marc Márquez to Miss Races in France and Barcelona Due to Injury. Marc Márquez has suffered a fracture of his right little toe and will undergo surgery again. He will not compete in the upcoming MotoGP rounds, including Barcelona. This further complicates his championship chances.
Marc Márquez will not be able to take part in the upcoming MotoGP rounds following a serious accident on the track in Le Mans. The incident occurred during the French Grand Prix sprint, as the rider was preparing for the final lap. After the fall, Márquez struggled to get off the track, clearly limping, and immediately headed to the circuit's medical center.
Doctors diagnosed him with a fractured little toe on his right foot. According to Ducati, the rider is flying to Madrid tonight, where he will undergo surgery in the coming days. The medical commission has declared Márquez 'unfit' to participate in Sunday's race in France, as well as in the next round—the Catalan Grand Prix, which will take place in Barcelona.
Double surgery
In addition to the foot injury, Márquez will use this forced break to undergo surgery on his right shoulder. This is the same shoulder he injured at the Indonesian Grand Prix in 2025 after a collision with Marco Bezzecchi. According to the rider himself, he had only recently managed to fully recover from that accident, but now a new operation is needed.
Impact on the championship
Márquez's injuries significantly complicate his position in the 2026 MotoGP title race. He is currently 51 points behind the championship leader, Marco Bezzecchi. Missing two rounds could be critical for his chances of ultimate success.
Context and consequences
Injuries among leading MotoGP athletes have not been uncommon in recent seasons. Recently, footballers from Spanish clubs faced similar situations, with key players sidelined due to injuries, which directly affected team results. For example, the decisive match between Elche and Alavés for survival in La Liga also took place amid personnel losses.
It is expected that after surgery and rehabilitation, Marc Márquez will be able to return to competition, but the recovery timeline has not yet been specified. In the coming weeks, Ducati and the medical team will monitor the progress of his condition.
