Following a dramatic crash at the Catalan GP, we analyse the latest updates to determine a potential return date for the Spanish rider.
Álex Márquez of Gresini Racing MotoGP suffered a serious accident during the Catalan Grand Prix, resulting in a fractured right clavicle and a minor fracture to his C7 vertebra.
While the collarbone fracture has been stabilized with a plate, the Spanish GP winner will still require surgery.
Typically, a clavicle fracture has a relatively short recovery period.
However, Márquez's situation is complicated by the additional injury to his C7 vertebra, creating uncertainty around his return.
The priority for his medical team is to monitor the healing of the cervical fracture before considering a return to racing and, as a result, no estimated return date has been set pending further medical evaluations.
The rider's return to the track is entirely dependent on his recovery progress, making it difficult to pinpoint a specific comeback date.
Based on the upcoming calendar, he is at risk of missing several rounds.
Date | Grand Prix | Circuit |
May 29-31 | Italy | Mugello |
June 5-7 | Hungary | Balaton Park |
June 19-21 | Czech Republic | Brno |
June 26-28 | The Netherlands | Assen |