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Marc Márquez Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss Australia and Malaysia

Ducati chose surgery after a week of rest failed to stabilise a coracoid fracture and damaged AC ligaments.

Overview

  • Doctors performed surgical stabilisation and acromioclavicular ligament repair at Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid, and the operation was successful.
  • Marquez is recovering at home, and Ducati says his return to racing will be determined by medical progress rather than a fixed timetable.
  • Michele Pirro will replace Marquez for Ducati at Phillip Island, while the team has not confirmed who will ride at Sepang.
  • The injury followed a first-lap collision at Mandalika when Marco Bezzecchi hit the back of Marquez’s bike, and a stewards’ review remains pending.
  • With the 2025 championship already secured, Ducati’s priority is full recovery over an accelerated comeback for the remaining rounds.