Package deals in Italy and Hungary, Alex Marquez will be present at the Grand Prix MotoGP from Czechia to Brno to try and participate.
The Spanish pilot Alex Marquez (30 years old) did not participate in either the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello or the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, due to the dramatic accident that occurred during the previous round in Barcelona.
The crash occurred on May 17, 2026, during the Catalan Grand Prix.While he was fighting for victory, Alex Marquez hit the KTM from behind Peter Acostawhich had just slowed down abruptly on a straightaway due to a mechanical problemThe impact, at approximately 250 km/h, threw the Gresini rider to the ground and destroyed his motorcycle, causing the race to be red-flagged..
Severe injuries but a favorable prognosis
Transported to a hospital in Barcelona, Alex Marquez was diagnosed with two fractures:
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a fracture of the right claviclewhich required an operation in the evening involving the installation of a stabilizing plate ;
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a partial fracture of the C7 vertebra (at the neck level), which did not require surgical treatment according to the initial diagnosis.
His team quickly confirmed that he would be unavailable for at least two Grands Prix: the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello (May 31) and the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park (June 7)..
A top-notch replacement for Hungary
For the Hungarian Grand Prix, Gresini Racing called upon Iker Lecuona, official Ducati rider in the Superbike World ChampionshipThe Spaniard, who wears number 27, made his return to MotoGP for the first time since 2023, replacing Alex Marquez
(number 73).
This choice was made necessary because Michele PirroThe Ducati test rider who had replaced Marquez at Mugello was not available for Hungary.. Lecuona's teammate in Superbike, Nicholas BulegaHe had also been approached but declined the offer to focus on his league.
A hoped-for return for the Czech Republic Grand Prix
His older brother, Marc Marquezhad confirmed that Alex's recovery was progressing well and that his condition was improvingThe driver Gresini himself had shared his state of mind: “I’m focused on my comeback. It’s not a question of ‘when,’ but ‘how.’ Being 100% prepared and knowing I’m no longer injured, so I can give my all on the track.”.
This afternoon, Gresini Racing announced that Alex Marquez finally wanted to make his return to competition as soon as Czech Republic Grand Prix, scheduled for June 21, 2026 at the Brno circuit.
“After the latest medical examinations carried out in Spain, Alex Márquez will travel to the Czech Republic this weekend with the aim of being declared FIT.
New information will be released on Thursday directly from the Brno circuit!
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