Marc Marquez injury concern emerges as Bezzecchi also admits struggle
Marquez is still struggling with his arm issues (Credit: Ducati)
14:45, 28 Aug
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Title rivals Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi have admitted they’re still not in perfect shape at the Aragon Grand Prix.
Marquez is fourth in the riders’ championship and ‘Bez’ is second, despite both missing races due to injury this season.
Nine-time champion Marquez crashed at Round 5 in Le Mans and didn’t take part in the race with an ankle fracture.
He also missed Catalunya next time out, and underwent a double surgery on a bent shoulder screw that was causing him pain.
As for his Italian rival, Bezzecchi was injured at Round 11 in Germany and also missed a Grand Prix with a collarbone repair and knee clean up.
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Both were present at the British Grand Prix last time out, where Bezzecchi returned to form in third, while Marquez massively struggled in seventh.
Marc Marquez still suffering effects of seven operations
Explaining his current condition, the No.93 said at a press conference: “I was hoping my condition would be better.
“In England I had started the weekend determined, after regaining strength in the gym during the summer break. But on Sunday morning I woke up feeling weak.
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“It's a problem that's been dragging on for years, due to seven different operations on my right arm.”
Marquez missed the majority of 2020 to 2023 with arm issues (Photo: Ducati Media House)
Marquez could be seen visibly struggling with right-hand turns at Silverstone, but with Aragon, an anti-clockwise circuit, he has hopes that his struggles won’t be so severe.
He continued: “I raced on this track for the first time in 2010. It was a test with the 125 and I remember that I was able to keep up with the Moto2 bikes.
“Aragon is one of those circuits where I've always been fast, right from the start. I always have fun here regardless of the result. It depends on the mix of corners.
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“In the end, there's pressure on everyone, as always, but last year I was riding more easily.
“At Silverstone, even giving it my all, I was seventh; a small problem is enough to slow down the pace, but here I should be doing better because there are left-handers, which are good for me. If I feel good with the bike and can bring out all my potential, I can fight for the win. Then we'll see about the next races.”
As for Bezzecchi, he admitted his knee is still causing issues despite surgery to clean up the damage.
Bezzecchi admits he will have to 'suffer' at Aragon
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He explained: "The Silverstone race was great but tough, and immediately afterwards I suffered, especially with my left knee, which takes a long time to heal.
“Riding on it isn't the best thing, while my shoulder is better, but it's still not where I'd like it to be.
"My shoulder is healing, but in the end it was a collarbone injury, not extremely serious, even if the fracture was large.
“The surgery took a little longer than other times I've been injured, but the real problem is my knee, due to the fluid effusion, which makes it difficult to bend my leg. I'm doing everything I can to speed up the healing, but I'll have to suffer.
Bezzecchi resumed his title challenge in Silverstone, but not without pain (Photo: Monster Energy)
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“I gave it my all at Silverstone, and I'll give it my all here too. I like the track, but Marc Marquez will be very fast, like all the other Ducati riders. I'll do my best to survive."
Further down the pecking order, Francesco Bagnaia and Alex Marquez admitted they’re also both struggling with injuries.
Gresini’s Alex Marquez suffered a horror crash in Catalunya, which resulted in a fractured vertebra and collarbone break, while Ducati’s Bagnaia had a hand operation.
Bagnaia and Alex Marquez also battling injury problems
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Marquez told Sky Italia: "I'm still struggling a bit physically with my shoulder. I'm improving; I expect to make another step forward.
“Here I can usually exploit the bike's potential, I like the circuit and it's beneficial for my riding style."
Bagnaia added: "Unfortunately, my hand is still pretty swollen, but that's how it is.
“Luckily, this track turns more to the left and will be less painful. Painkillers always help, so I don't think there will be any problems.
"It's a post-operative process. Some people react faster, some slower, so it's normal."
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Finally, Fermin Aldeguer and Johann Zarco were both cleared to take part at Aragon after long-term injury lay-offs.
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