Marc Marquez has undergone double surgery on his right shoulder and foot in Madrid following his violent crash during the 2026 French MotoGP Sprint race at Le Mans. Ducati Lenovo Team confirmed that both procedures were completed successfully as the reigning world champion now begins the early stages of rehabilitation.
The Spanish rider suffered a major highside crash during the closing laps of Saturday’s Sprint race, immediately ruling him out of Sunday’s grand prix. The main Le Mans race was eventually won by Aprilia Racing rider Jorge Martin, while Marquez’s absence instantly reshaped the momentum of the 2026 MotoGP title battle.
Medical examinations confirmed that Marquez sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot as a direct consequence of the crash. However, the injury was not the only medical issue requiring treatment. Prior to the Le Mans incident, Marquez had already scheduled surgery for a recurring right shoulder problem linked to his Indonesian MotoGP crash last season.
"Marc Marquez underwent successful double surgery this morning," Ducati confirmed in an official statement.
The medical team led by Dr. Samuel Antuna stabilised the fractured right foot while simultaneously addressing complications related to Marquez’s previous shoulder injuries. Ducati explained that the Indonesian crash had displaced old metalwork from the rider’s 2019 Latarjet surgery, causing compression around the radial nerve.
The condition had reportedly been affecting Marquez’s riding performance since the opening rounds of the 2026 MotoGP season. The eight-time world champion had shown visible discomfort during aggressive direction changes and heavy braking zones, particularly when loading the right side of the Ducati Desmosedici GP26.
During the latest procedure, doctors removed two screws and a displaced bone fragment originating from the earlier shoulder surgery. Ducati believes completing both procedures simultaneously provides the best opportunity for a more efficient rehabilitation process ahead of the second half of the championship.
Francesco Bagnaia is now expected to carry Ducati’s primary championship challenge while Marquez remains sidelined. Ducati has already confirmed that Marquez will miss next weekend’s Catalan Grand Prix, although no definitive timeline has yet been established for his return to competition.
From a championship perspective, Marquez’s absence significantly increases the opportunity for Martin and other title rivals to reduce the points gap in the riders’ standings. With MotoGP entering a demanding European phase featuring physically intense circuits, Marquez’s recovery has quickly become one of the defining factors in shaping the direction of the 2026 championship battle.
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