Marc Márquez Ruled Out of Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix After Shoulder Injury | Newly 2025 MotoGP World Champion Marc Márquez will miss the upcoming Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix after sustaining a right shoulder injury in the aftermath of the Indonesian round.The Ducati Lenovo Team rider flew back to Spain immediately after the Mandalika race and checked into the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Medical examinations revealed a fracture at the base of the coracoid process and a ligament injury to his right shoulder. Thankfully, the scans confirmed no displacement and no links to his previous shoulder injuries.

Conservative Treatment Plan-

The medical team, led by Dr. Samuel Antuña and Dr. Ignacio Roger de Oña, opted for a conservative recovery program, prescribing rest and immobilisation until the fracture fully heals. Márquez will undergo weekly assessments to track his progress and determine when he can return to racing.

Marc Marquez became Ducati’s fourth MotoGP world champ in Japan this year.

Although the injury is not considered serious, the enforced layoff comes at a busy stage of the season. Márquez will now sit out Phillip Island and Sepang, two iconic races where he has previously thrilled fans with some of his most memorable performances.

Márquez: “The Priority Is to Recover Properly”

Despite the disappointment of missing back-to-back flyaway rounds, the eight-time World Champion was pragmatic about the situation.

“Fortunately, the injury isn’t serious, but it’s important to respect the recovery timeline,” Márquez said. “My goal is to be back before the end of the season, but without rushing things beyond the doctors’ recommendations. Both my personal and the team’s main goals have been achieved, so now the priority is to recover properly and get back to 100%.”Those “main goals” include the 2025 MotoGP World Championship, Márquez’s ninth career world title and his first since joining Ducati Lenovo. His performances aboard the Desmosedici GP have been instrumental in Ducati securing the Constructors’ Championship, further underlining his impact in his debut season with the Bologna factory.A Season of Redemption-

The Spaniard’s comeback with Ducati has been one of the sport’s biggest storylines this year. After a string of injury-hit seasons with Honda, his move to Ducati was initially viewed as a gamble. Instead, it has been a triumph. Márquez adapted quickly to the Desmosedici, delivered consistent wins and podiums, and locked down the world title with races to spare.His absence from Phillip Island and Sepang means fans in Australia and Malaysia will have to wait a little longer to see the #93 in action again. For Ducati, the focus shifts to supporting teammates Francesco Bagnaia and Michele Pirro in continuing their late-season push, while Márquez recovers.

Looking Ahead-

While the exact timing of his return remains uncertain, Márquez has made it clear he intends to be back before the season finale. Given his resilience and history of overcoming injuries, few would bet against him returning in style.For now, MotoGP moves on without its newly crowned champion, but Márquez’s absence will be felt on two of the most passionate stages on the calendar. His next outing, whenever it comes, will mark not only a return to racing but also the start of the next chapter in his remarkable Ducati story.

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