Marc Marquez is still struggling physically with injuries after his 2025 attempt at Buriram was hampered by a series of crashes.
of Ducati The rider is working hard over the winter break to recover to full fitness after the 2025 season ended prematurely. Marquez crashed with Marco Bezeci in IndonesiaHe left with a broken shoulder.
Since then, the Spaniard has been gradually building up his fitness, riding Ducati road bikes in private tests before entering Sepang in 2026 for his first official MotoGP test.
Marquez was praised for his attitude Back in Malaysia for the first time on a MotoGP bike. In the year
In Buriram, Marquez He added more kilometers and was top of the morning timesheets on the second day. But the weekend was marred by several mishaps.
Marc Marquez admits he ‘didn’t recover’ as he thought he would after Buriram crash.
Marquez crashed twice on the first day As his brother Alex Marquez sped away. During Sunday’s long simulation, he crashed again, ending the session early.
The Ducati rider was feeling the virus in the weather, and admitted that after Buriram’s examination he did not return the way he had hoped.
he said. Motorsport España: “The plan was to do the simulation, but I fell and that’s why I didn’t come out again.
“I think I still have a little bit left in my body, but we’ve been through a lot, the risk is that we’re not focused on me, but it’s also true that my body is not in the best shape because of the stomach problem.”
“I’m feeling a little better today, but my body hasn’t recovered as well as I expected,” he said. “I still don’t know what my 100% physical condition will be (now) because after every injury it can change. But I’m very happy with the feeling the bike gives me.”
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How will Marc Marquez do at the Thai Grand Prix?
Of course, Marquez is the favorite for the title in 2026 and will fight at the front. But in his physical condition, he can be exposed to a serious challenge.
As a result, Marquez refused to claim he would win the Thai Grand Prix as he admitted he was still not at full fitness.
Jorge Lorenzo warns Marquez ‘will miss something’ When he comes back from injury. With his brother Peco Bagnaia, Marco Bezecchi and Pedro Acosta making strong progress, he enters a tough battle.
But despite not being at full fitness, the Ducati rider was consistently at the front of the timesheets. As long as he can keep himself on two wheels, he will be dangerous.
