MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering a serious shoulder injury earlier this month. Ducati confirmed that the Spanish rider will be sidelined for the final three races as he recovers from surgery.
Marquez sustained a fracture and ligament damage following a crash on the opening lap of the Indonesia Grand Prix. The incident forced him to undergo surgery in Madrid, and he has since been unable to return to competition. According to Ducati, Marquez will need to keep his arm immobilized for four weeks before starting rehabilitation, making it impossible for him to race again this year.
Despite the injury setback, Marquez had already sealed his seventh MotoGP world title – and his first since 2019 – after finishing second at the Japan Grand Prix last month. The 32-year-old displayed outstanding form throughout the season, securing 11 race victories and consistently dominating the championship standings.
Marquez expressed both pride and disappointment in his statement following the announcement. He acknowledged that while the injury is a tough moment, it should not take away from the success and hard work that led to his championship triumph. He also assured fans that he will celebrate the milestone with his team and supporters once he has fully recovered.
Ducati had initially hoped the Spaniard could return for the season finale in Valencia, but medical assessments have ruled out that possibility. The team emphasized that Marquez’s recovery and long-term fitness are the main priorities. “The goal now is to recover fully and return to the track at 100 percent for the next season,” the team said.
With Marquez unavailable, Ducati has confirmed that Italian test rider Michele Pirro will step in to replace him at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Pirro, an experienced substitute, will look to maintain the team’s momentum as the season concludes with races in Malaysia, Portugal, and Valencia.
Marquez’s absence marks a bittersweet end to an otherwise exceptional season, cementing his reputation as one of the sport’s greatest riders while reminding fans of the physical risks inherent in MotoGP racing.
