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Injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has returned to Madrid, where he will undergo surgery.
Marc Marquez has returned to Madrid following his Le Mans MotoGP Sprint accident and will undergo surgery today, confirmed by Ducati.
The surgery will repair a metatarsal fracture in his right foot from Saturday’s highside, as well as damage from his right shoulder injury in last year’s Indonesian Grand Prix.
Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi stated, “Marc is in Madrid, and he will undergo surgery today.”
Marquez will miss the upcoming Catalan GP as his health takes precedence, according to Ducati.
Marquez revealed nerve issues from a previous accident were affecting his performance this season, with doctors identifying a broken screw as the cause.
Despite winning two Sprints this season, Marquez has yet to reach the podium and lags behind in the championship standings.
