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Marc Marquez will miss at least two grands prix due to injury after a crash in the Le Mans sprint
Ducati confirmed that Marc Marquez will miss both the French Grand Prix and the upcoming Catalan Grand Prix due to a serious crash at the MotoGP Le Mans sprint. Marquez, the reigning world champion, suffered a highside crash on the penultimate lap of the race, resulting in a fracture in his right foot. He will undergo surgery in Madrid and will not be able to compete in the next two races. This injury adds to Marquez’s challenging start to the season, where he has struggled with multiple DNFs and podium finishes. Despite showing strong performance in qualifying, his struggles continued in the races. Marquez’s absence is a setback for Ducati, as they have shown improvements recently with other riders winning races and securing pole positions.
