Overview
- Team doctors reported the coracoid fracture and shoulder ligament injury are healing in a positive and normal manner, yet rehabilitation cannot begin until after a four‑week immobilization period.
- Marquez will miss the Portugal and Valencia Grands Prix as well as the November 18 post-season test at Valencia.
- The injuries stem from a collision with Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian GP, after which Marquez underwent successful surgery.
- Ducati chief Gigi Dall’Igna and Marquez said the focus is a full recovery for 2026 with no risk of a premature comeback.
- Ducati test rider Michele Pirro has already filled in in Australia and Malaysia, and media speculate Superbike rider Nicolo Bulega could be a replacement though the team has not confirmed a choice.