Andrea Dovizioso feels Marc Marquez’s situation is “very serious” after the Ducati star endured another tough weekend at the 2026 United States GP.
Marquez He had a rough start to the term after spending the offseason recovering from surgery on a shoulder injury suffered last October. The 33-year-old suffered a coracoid fracture and ligament damage to his right shoulder at last season’s Indonesian GP.
Seven-time premier class champion Marquez made his comeback on a MotoGP bike this February and his shoulder injury is still bothering him. After a tough time in Texas last week “It’s me, not the bike,” Márquez admitted after the US GPas well as.
The Spaniard Ducati Desmosedici does not feel comfortable enough to push the GP26 as he wants, because the bike is “more powerful” using new Michelin tires. in addition, Marquez crashes with Fabio Di Giantantonio in the sprint at COTA. After losing the front end on lap 1.
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Andrea Dovizioso thinks Marc Marquez’ shoulder injury is ‘much more serious’ than people think
Marquez’s sprint crash earned him a long lap penalty at COTA United States GPHe dropped from P7 to P11 before recovering to P5 at the checkered flag. The weekend started with Marquez’s high-speed crash in FP1 at COTA, and he only qualified P6.
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Ex Ducati Horseman Dovizioso He believes Marquez’s trouble in Texas shows that the shoulder injury is more “serious” than some believe. Marquez has seven wins at COTA.
Dovizioso said. Moto.it: “Mark is not one to complain, and he never makes excuses. So, the truth about his situation and how many problems he has, especially those who don’t support him, have never taken him seriously.”
But his situation is more serious than it seems in my opinion, he managed to win the championship last year, he is definitely not 100%, he is very far.
Perhaps because of the disaster in Indonesia, he added this hand limitation, which I think can be fixed, was a real proof of Austin.
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“He’s struggling,” Marquez admitted to David Tardozzi after the US GP.Also, the shoulder injury is affecting how he works with GP26. In addition, Ducati team manager Tardozzi said the start of the race was “crucial” to enjoy a chance to win.
Even before the Ducati star was in action at COTA, Alex Barros says Marquez may need another six months for his shoulder to fully heal. As the last 10% is the most difficult to recover. Marquez’s crash in FP1 at COTA has left him questioning whether he wants to step back.
Marquez crashed coming down the hill at COTA Turn 10 and went into the crash barrier last Friday. “I had no desire to return to the streets after such a failure,” Marquez said afterward. The Cervera native took a second to collect his thoughts before walking back out.
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