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Gresini confirms upcoming MotoGP races Alex Marquez will miss after horror crash
The Gresini Ducati MotoGP team confirmed that Alex Marquez will miss the Italian and Hungarian Grands Prix after a horrific crash at Barcelona, where he collided with KTM’s Pedro Acosta on lap 12.
Marquez was unable to avoid hitting Acosta’s KTM, which suffered an electrical issue, leading to a violent incident that left Marquez with multiple fractures and requiring surgery.
Marquez has been released from the hospital but will sit out the upcoming races, with no confirmation yet on the extent of his absence beyond Mugello and Balaton Park.
While Ducati test rider Michele Pirro is a likely replacement, it will depend on Marc Marquez’s availability. The reigning world champion missed previous races due to injuries.
Other options for replacement riders include Nicolo Bulega, though his World Superbike commitments may hinder his availability for Mugello, and Andrea Iannone, who returns to the MotoGP paddock for the Italian Grand Prix.
