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Ducati says Marc Márquez is not at 100 percent

After the Austin race Marc Márquez acknowledged he is not at full fitness following a shoulder injury and Ducati confirmed his recovery is limiting his performance ahead of the Jerez weekend.

Mar 31st 2026 · Spain

Insights

  • Marco Bezzecchi leads the 2026 MotoGP standings with 81 points.
  • Jorge Martín is second on 77 points and Pedro Acosta is third on 60 points.
  • Marc Márquez is fifth with 45 points and remains in recovery after a right shoulder injury.
  • Ducati team chief Davide Tardozzi said Márquez is not fully fit and still affected by last season's Indonesia crash.
  • MotoGP resumes at the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez on April 24 to 26, offering a test of Márquez's progress.