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Marc Marquez’s injury recovery is “more important” than riding at the Valencia MotoGP test, Davide Tardozzi says.
Marc Marquez’s absence from the last two rounds of the 2025 MotoGP World Championship and the post-race test in Valencia was disappointing for Ducati, but team boss Davide Tardozzi says Marquez’s injury recovery is a top priority.
Marquez will miss the rest of the 2025 season due to shoulder injuries sustained in the Indonesian Grand Prix, including the Valencia test which holds significance for 2026 development plans.
His absence is impactful for Ducati given Francesco Bagnaia’s struggles and Fabio Di Giannantonio’s inconsistency in 2025, making Marquez’s input for the 2026 bike development crucial.
Despite missing the Valencia test, Tardozzi emphasizes the importance of Marquez’s full recovery before returning to MotoGP action, highlighting Marquez’s value to the team.
With Michele Pirro temporarily replacing Marquez, rumors suggest Nicolo Bulega could step in for the European rounds in November, bringing more anticipation for the 2026 season.
