Marc Marquez is taking the final steps in his recovery as he returns to the saddle of a motorcycle in a personal trial.
of Ducati The rider is taking part in a private test at the Aspar circuit in Valencia on Thursday and Friday. Riding the Pangale V2 street bike, it’s his first ride on a race track since his crash in Indonesia.
After winning the 2025 MotoGP championship at Motegi, Marquez collided with Marco Bezecchi in MandalicaHe left a ligament fracture in his right shoulder.
At first, it was thought that surgery would not be necessary, but such a step was taken, and the Spaniard chose to sit out the rest. After a long winter, where Marquez canceled the ‘holiday’ To focus on recovery, it is approaching full exercise.
Marc Marquez could test for World Superbikes with Niccolò Bulega after returning from injury.
According to the report Motorsport.comPrepare to give Ducati Panigale V2 Marquez In Valencia, ‘High Feedback’ brother Alex Marquez and another unnamed rider will take part in the test.
The general director of Ducati, David Tardozzi, as well as a number of Ducati engineers will also participate, which emphasizes the importance of this exit. The team wants Marquez to give feedback, but most of all they want him to be unhindered.
Following the test in Valencia, if necessary, Marquez could have the opportunity to run the World Superbikes test at the end of the month. Led by the Ducati team Nicolo opens.They organized a session at Portimao.
The challenge is open to ‘all MotoGP riders’ from Ducati who can ride the Panigale V4S in Portugal. If Marquez feels he needs more mileage ahead of pre-season testing, he could join Bulega on the WSBK outing before MotoGP returns to action.
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How will Marc Marquez be affected by injury in 2025?
Marquez’s personal tests suggest he is close to returning to a MotoGP bike. But the biggest question many are asking is how the injury will affect him in 2026.
The 32-year-old’s accident at Jerez in 2020 has brought many setbacks and near retirement. Jorge Lorenzo thinks that Marquez ‘is missing something’ When he returns.
however, Luigi Daligna doesn’t think Marquez’s injury will affect him. Asked if the star rider would be the favorite for the title in 2026, the Ducati boss believes he will continue undeterred after his return to the MotoGP bike.
His aim is to return in the pre-season test at Sepang, however Marquez did not confirm his presence.. These personal journeys will be the deciding factor in whether you are eligible to drive the GP26.
