Marc Marquez has admitted his prime in MotoGP may be behind him after further surgery in 2026, but he intends to continue his career.
The Cervera Ant has suffered a number of injuries over the past few years, a nightmare in Honda’s final years. Marquez He delivered one of the best answers in the sport. Ducati In the year In 2025, however, it is now facing many obstacles.
In the year A shoulder injury in 2025 caused neurological problems, and he had surgery planned before his top spot at Le Mans. Marquez returned to action at Mugello, but doubts still linger over his performance.
Marc Marquez admitted that he may not be in good shape again in MotoGP
The Ducati rider finished in a respectable seventh place Italian Grand Prix. Marquez was satisfied with the weekend, but found it incredibly difficult.
Marquez had lost physical ‘power’. Struggling with changes of direction and right angles during the race. He was battling with Pedro Acosta for fourth, but ended up slipping back to P7.
After the race, the 33-year-old admitted that he may not be back to his best but he will try. He intends to have a long career and continue in MotoGP.
he said. reaping: “Compared to my shoulder, the fracture in my leg is nothing. If it was my leg, I would have run in Montmelo. It is true that my leg is not 100%, but it is not the limit of cycling.”
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“The main thing for me was that there was no numbness. My arm feels different, which is the most important thing and the goal of the surgery.
“The goal is to reach 100% every day and see how far I can go, no one is saying that I will return to the previous situation, but I will try. As I said, I am ready to try, then we will see, I don’t want to give up without trying.
“If I’m here, it’s to advance my career. I want to try it, then we’ll see what my physical condition will be like in the future. But I’m not here to fight for the championship and get points, I’m here to have a long career.”
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How long will Marc Marquez stay in MotoGP?
Marquez has lost muscle Recent injuries. The key for him is to rebuild that strength, and fortunately for him and Ducati, he had a smooth weekend in Mugello.
But he is expected to deliver results eventually, and many doubt Marquez has a long-term future in MotoGP.
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It is believed that Marquez has signed a new contract with Ducati for the next two years. However, as this has yet to be announced and the Spaniard is rumored to only want a deal until 2027, there is speculation that he is set to retire.
Neil Hodgson suggested that Marquez should retire In the year If he fails to win races in 2026. With two Sprint wins to his name so far, he hasn’t even finished on the Grand Prix podium.
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