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– Marquez faces up to four months of recovery time.
– Ducati’s Tardozzi optimistic about Marquez’s training progress.
– Marquez expects good condition for the 2026 season.
– Bagnaia aims to improve after a weaker 2025 season.
– Aldeguer’s health status remains uncertain amidst competition.
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Marc Marquez, the MotoGP star, is facing an anticipated recovery period of up to four months following a shoulder injury sustained during the Indonesia Grand Prix earlier this month. This injury raises concerns as it comes just months before the winter tests scheduled for 2026. Initially, there was uncertainty about Marquez’s ability to participate in the Sepang Test, but Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi has expressed a more optimistic outlook.
In an interview with ‘GPOne.com’, Tardozzi shared insights from a recent training session he observed at the Aspar Circuit in Spain. Marquez was seen completing multiple laps aboard Ducati sport motorcycles, and Tardozzi noted that the rider appeared to be enjoying his training, demonstrating a positive attitude and significant progress.
Looking ahead to the Sepang Test, which is set to take place from February 3 to 5, Tardozzi is hopeful that Marquez will either be fully recovered or very close to it. Marquez had previously stated in mid-November that he anticipated a good recovery ahead of the 2026 season, and by mid-December, he was back on a motorcycle, dedicating himself to an intensive comeback training regimen. Tardozzi expressed confidence in Marquez’s progress and assured that the focus remains on ensuring he is ready for the start of the season.
In addition to Marquez’s situation, Tardozzi also addressed the performance of Francesco Bagnaia, Marquez’s teammate, who is expected to bounce back after a challenging season in 2025. Ducati is looking for a resurgence from Bagnaia, who had enjoyed a successful streak in previous years. With his contract concluding at the end of 2026, there is additional pressure for him to perform well.
Meanwhile, potential competition for Bagnaia’s position within the Ducati team is on hold due to an injury affecting Gresini Racing’s Fermin Aldeguer, whose current condition is further detailed in this article.
More updates on Marquez’s return and the expectations surrounding Ducati’s performance as the season approaches can be found in subsequent reports. For ongoing motorsport news, enthusiasts are encouraged to follow the MSN channel dedicated to motorsport coverage.
