Marc Marquez ruled out for remainder of 2025 MotoGP season.
Ducati confirms eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez will miss Portimão, Valencia and the post-season test as his recovery continues.
Marc Márquez has been sidelined for the rest of the 2025 MotoGP season following a further medical check at Ruber International Hospital in Madrid. Doctors Raúl Barco, Samuel Antuña and Ignacio Roger confirmed the Spanish rider will not return for the Portuguese Grand Prix, the Valencian Community Grand Prix, or the post-season test at Circuit Ricardo Tormo (scheduled for 18 November).
According to Ducati, the medical team overseeing Márquez’s recovery reports the clinical evolution of the coracoid fracture and associated ligament injury is positive, but the #93 must keep his arm completely immobilised for four weeks before beginning rehabilitation – ruling out any chance of a competitive return this year.
Luigi Dall’Igna (Ducati Corse General Manager)
“Since we learned about the injury diagnosis, we knew the chances of having Marc in Valencia for the Grand Prix and the test were very low. It’s a shame because it’s very important for us to have him on track, but we know perfectly that the priority is to recover and return 100% fit for the next season. We fully support the decision and are convinced that not taking further risks is the best choice for everyone. We wish him a speedy recovery and we hope to see him back with us soon”.
Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo Team #93)
“Analyzing the entire situation, we believe that the most appropriate, clever and consistent course of action is to respect the biological timing of the injury, even if that means I will no longer be able to race this season or attend the testing session. We know that a difficult winter awaits us, with a lot of work, to recover my muscles to 100% and be ready for 2026. This must not overshadow or make us forget the great goal we achieved this year: becoming World Champions again, and soon we will all celebrate it together. Thank you to all the fans for kindly messages, to Ducati and all the sponsors for their support and understanding”.
Ducati Corse says a replacement rider for the final two Grands Prix of 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.
