Marc Marquez underwent double surgery on May 14 to repair a shoulder injury and a fractured foot sustained in recent races [1, 2].
The 33-year-old Spanish rider's shoulder injury originated from a crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix in October 2025 [1, 2]. Marquez was initially scheduled to have surgery on the shoulder after the Catalan Grand Prix but combined it with foot surgery after fracturing his foot during the French Grand Prix sprint on May 7, 2026 [1, 2].
Despite his injuries, Marquez set a lap record at Le Mans in early May while riding with the damaged shoulder [1, 2].
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi said Marquez "is very happy, because all these operations have lifted a weight off his shoulders – a problem that, right from the start of the season, was clearly holding him back" [1]. He added that "the most important thing is for Marc to recover and get back on the bike in good shape. However long it takes, we’ll see. When he returns, I think he’ll still give us plenty of reasons to celebrate" [1]. Tardozzi praised Marquez's resilience, calling him "a superhero" and "a superb rider" for managing his injuries and commitments [1].
Currently seventh in the riders' standings, Marquez trails leader Marco Bezzecchi by 71 points [1, 2]. The surgery marks a key step in his recovery after months of riding with ongoing pain.
Marquez’s next appearances and any updated timelines for his return to full competition have not been announced yet, as medical recovery remains the priority [1].