- Gresini Racing confirmed on June 16 that Alex Marquez will travel to Brno.
- Final clearance will only be given after the medical check by MotoGP doctor Dr. Angel Charte on Thursday.
- Marquez missed the Grands Prix at Mugello and Balaton Park following his Barcelona crash.
Alex Marquez wants to race in MotoGP again just one month after his heavy crash at the Catalan Grand Prix. On Tuesday, June 16, Gresini Racing announced that the Spaniard is flying to Brno for the Czech Grand Prix. Whether he actually starts there will only be decided at the track. Before the first practice session, the MotoGP doctor has to declare him fit.
When is Alex Marquez’s MotoGP comeback planned?
The return is planned for the race weekend in Brno. The last step is an examination by MotoGP doctor Dr. Angel Charte at the circuit on Thursday. If he gives the green light, Marquez may ride in the first free practice session on Friday morning.
His personal physician, Dr. Samuel Antuna, had cleared the way to the Czech Republic on Tuesday in Spain. After that check, the team said Marquez was travelling to Brno with the aim of being declared fit there. Gresini promised further news on Thursday directly from the circuit.
What injuries did Alex Marquez sustain in Barcelona?
The most serious injuries were a broken right collarbone and a marginal fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra, the C7. The collarbone was operated on the same race day. Doctors treated the vertebra without surgery.
How did the crash with Pedro Acosta happen?
Pedro Acosta’s KTM developed a technical problem in the main race and suddenly slowed down. Marquez was running close behind him in second place at that moment and could no longer avoid him. He hit his compatriot’s bike at high speed and crashed heavily in the run-off area of Turn 10. The race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya took place on May 17; Marquez had won the sprint the day before.
Who replaced Alex Marquez at Mugello and Balaton Park?
Two stand-ins rode the Gresini Ducati during his absence. At Mugello it was Ducati test rider Michele Pirro. At Balaton Park in Hungary, Iker Lecuona from the Superbike World Championship got the chance and took the chequered flag in seventh on Sunday. By Tuesday, the team had not said who would ride if Marquez is not cleared in Brno. LCR Honda is also still without a regular rider: Johann Zarco was injured in Barcelona as well, and Cal Crutchlow is riding in his place.
Where does Alex Marquez stand in the 2026 MotoGP championship?
Ahead of the Brno weekend, Marquez is ninth in the riders’ standings with 67 points. In 2026 he has already won a Grand Prix, at Jerez in the Spanish Grand Prix. He had taken his first MotoGP win at the same circuit in 2025. He finished the 2025 season as runner-up in the championship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is Alex Marquez’s MotoGP comeback planned?
Alex Marquez aims to return this weekend at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. The prerequisite is official medical clearance, which will be decided on Thursday at the track. The first free practice session takes place on Friday.
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What injuries did Alex Marquez suffer after the Barcelona crash?
Marquez broke his right collarbone and suffered a marginal fracture of the C7 vertebra. The collarbone was operated on, while the vertebra was treated without surgery.
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Who replaced Alex Marquez during his injury absence?
At Mugello, Ducati test rider Michele Pirro stood in for him, while Superbike rider Iker Lecuona stepped in at Balaton Park. Lecuona finished seventh at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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What is Alex Marquez’s championship position in the 2026 season?
Ahead of the Czech Grand Prix, Marquez is ninth in the riders’ standings with 67 points. In the 2026 season he has already won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez.
