Marc Marquez After recovering from injury in 2025, he returned to racing motorcycles with Ducati.
The Spaniard took part in private tests in the Aspar circuit in Valencia last week Ducati Panigale V2. The road bike is tuned to give. Marquez Appropriate feelings before returning to a full MotoGP machine.
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By all accounts, the test went as planned for the defending champion, but the day was ruined Fermin Aldeguer is injured. After a strong rise. The Gresini rider underwent successful surgery on his left femur, but his recovery time is unknown.
Ducati test rider Michel Pirro says Marquez looks good. After his first outing after the crash in Indonesia. A fracture to his right shoulder ruled him out for the last four events of the 2025 season.
Marc Marquez has now ‘condemned’ missing the pre-season test at Sepang after playing for Ducati with Valencia.
Marquez’s test in Valencia will boost his recovery and preparations for the 2026 season, where he will be looking to win his 10th world championship.
Report from La Gazzetta dello Sport The 32-year-old says he has now ‘stolen’ the chance to miss the Sepang pre-season test, which runs from February 3-5.
There were fears and speculations that Marquez would not make it to Malaysia due to his injury and could return to the first race in Thailand without adequate preparation.
Márquez missed the ‘holidays’ to focus on his recovery and ensure he is back on time for the test at Sebang. It looks like he will now, as his ‘motivation and opportunity’ to participate in Malaysia is emerging.
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Marc Marquez has a busy pre-season ahead of his title defense.
Marquez is close to returning to the Desmosedici MotoGP machine. But before that happens, he still has a busy schedule as he looks to get back to full fitness.
Márquez can take part in the World Superbike challenge. Later this month, he will consider it appropriate. Ducati hires the Portimão circuit for WSBK and MotoGP riders.
There’s also the matter of his contract, which expires in 2026. Ducati wants to offer the reigning champion new terms and tie him up as soon as possible.
however, Honda is expecting the Marquez for 2027.And the Spaniard did not rule out a sensational return. But he has made it clear that he wants to win on the bike he rides and doesn’t make decisions based on nostalgia.
