Marc Marquez's entourage no longer hides its concern: what initially seemed like a necessary evil in the "game" of racing is now perceived as more serious, with a spectre extending to 2026. And faced with the announced successful operation, reactions in the MotoGP community oscillate between support, caution... and fantasies of a too rapid return.
The timeline is now clear: after the accident with Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand Prix, Marquez was initially treated conservatively. However, follow-up examinations showed persistent instability of the coracoid fragment and ligaments, which prompted surgery.
The official press release from Ducati indicates that the operation went well and that Marquez was sent home to continue his recovery. Many welcome the transparency of Ducati and the pilot's reasonable decision: " finally they did the operation. No half-measure now. » Or again: « Respect to Marc for not hiding and to Ducati for their honesty. »
These voices join those who consider that Marquez acted as a champion, avoiding media hype and focusing attention on healing.
Others are more measured: " I hope the recovery is complete. Shoulder injuries have haunted many riders. Valentino's shoulder problems were a wake-up call. Marc needs to take time. »
16-Week Rehabilitation: Valencia Tests in Jeopardy for Marc Marquez
Some commentators recall Rossi's case: shoulder surgery in 2010 affected his performance throughout the season, probably with invisible after-effects. This parallel comes up in discussions.
To this must be added the prognosis of a convalescence of 16 weeks announced by El Periódico. This delay means that not only will the seven-time MotoGP champion miss the last two races of the season, but also the decisive Valencia tests scheduled for the November 17This would be a blow to Marquez and the Ducati team, who had hoped for a quicker return.
On the web, opinions have been pouring in: “Don't rush it. We don't need it broken again. If the trials at Valencia are jeopardized, so be it. Let it heal completely.”nt. »
This caution is all the more sensitive since the same article ofEl Periódico reports that the entourage of Marquez began to realize the seriousness of the injury, and that they know that similar cases have caused prolonged absences or declines in performance.
The operation of Marquez marks a psychological turning point for his own team. The injury is no longer “part of the game,” but a real threat to the rest of his career. The specter of a modified return in 2026 looms in conversations—although for now, there is no guarantee that this scenario will materialize. But what does change is the attitude: fewer illusions, more realism.
Although the injury of Marc Marquez is judged to have a "favorable prognosis" and that it has no connection with his multiple past injuries (such as the one in Jerez in 2020), the effects could be felt until the 2026 season, if the rehabilitation is not carried out with the greatest caution.
