Overview
- Marc Márquez said he is out of a sling and in rehabilitation but cannot confirm participation in February’s Sepang test after surgery related to his right shoulder and clavicle.
- Following his post-title crash in Indonesia involving Marco Bezzecchi, Márquez emphasized that his physical condition will determine when he can ride again in 2026.
- Álex Márquez cautioned Ducati that Aprilia is now capable of winning, pointing to Marco Bezzecchi’s Portuguese GP victory and consistent late-season pace.
- Aprilia stated Jorge Martín will travel to the Valencia finale, where FIM doctors must clear him to race after a displaced fracture of his right clavicle.
- Márquez secured the 2025 crown in Japan after a season of 14 sprint wins and multiple grands prix victories, underscoring Ducati’s year-long superiority before his injury.