Marc Marquez will miss the 2026 MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix through injury and team manager Davide Tardozzi has admitted he is unsure whether Ducati will be able to return to Mugello.
Ducati are fielding a one-man team at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend as they move closer to fielding a replacement rider. Marquez Following the surgery last Sunday. Marquez underwent surgery on his right shoulder and right leg in Madrid.
Francesco Bagnaia will carry the factory Ducati Flag only Catalan GPAs Marquez recovers from surgery. Before breaking his toe in France, Marquez had planned to have another operation on his shoulder to address a problem with his radial nerve.
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Marquez, who needed another operation after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in the sprint race at Le Mans, was given the chance to bring forward the shoulder surgery. Both operations went well, however Tardozi Ducati admits it has no timeline for a return.
Tardozzi said Sky Sports ItalyThe good news is that the surgery went well – especially on the shoulder, as well as on the leg. Therefore, we have to wait a little while to clarify what his physical abilities will be in the near future.
“At the moment, it’s impossible to give a date because there’s nothing to say for sure when he’ll be back. So the aim is to be back as soon as possible, but Mugello can’t be said at this stage.”
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MotoGP has a short break after this weekend’s Catalan GP, ​​allowing Marquez to get fit and back from injury at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on May 29-31. But Max Biaggi warned Marquez not to return to Mugelloas the “stressful” circuit becomes a problem.
Ducati will have to consider their options if Marquez is unable to recover enough fitness in his shoulders above his legs in time. Italian GP. The Borgo Panigale native will be an obvious choice to replace Marquez if challenger Michel Piro is unable to ride in Italy.
World Superbike sensation Niccolò Bulega is Ducati’s MotoGP test rider for 2026, and has begun helping develop their 850cc bike for 2027. Bulega, however, will not be able to replace Marquez at Barcelona or Mugello with the World Superbike season clashing.
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