P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Marc Marquez reported to be planning a return for Ducati’s home MotoGP race at Mugello this weekend, LCR “working on Zarco replacement”
Marc Marquez has not officially confirmed his return to MotoGP at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, despite being listed on the provisional entry list at Mugello.
The reigning champion missed the Catalunya round due to surgeries on his shoulder and foot, the latter injured in a Sprint accident at Le Mans.
Marquez, undergoing two weeks of rehabilitation, will undergo a medical check on Thursday to determine his fitness for the weekend.
Unfortunately, his younger brother Alex and LCR’s Johann Zarco will be absent from the race due to injuries sustained at Catalunya.
Substitute riders for Zarco and Alex Marquez are still being finalized, with teams like LCR and Ducati facing challenges in finding qualified replacements.
