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Marc Marquez will not ride a Ducati MotoGP bike again in 2025 – so will miss not just the remaining races but also the post-season test in Valencia
Newly-crowned MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will not compete in the remaining three races of the 2025 season due to shoulder injuries sustained in a crash during the Indonesian Grand Prix caused by Marco Bezzecchi. Marquez missed the Australian and Malaysian rounds as well. Despite positive progress in his recovery, he will remain sidelined to allow his injuries to heal properly. Marquez supports the decision to end his season early and aims to return in top form for the 2026 season after a challenging winter of rehabilitation. The Ducati team fully supports the decision to prioritize Marquez’s recovery over immediate competition. The question of who will replace Marquez for the remaining two rounds after Sepang remains unanswered. Nicolo Bulega, the 2025 World Superbike runner-up, is a potential candidate for the replacement role.
