Official confirmation and the team doctors’ green light
Marc Marquez is set to race at the Italian Grand Prix. The action takes place at Mugello. The Spanish star has posted an update on social media. He is still wearing a support brace on his foot. Ducati have cleared Marquez to return to action. A routine medical check has given him the all-clear to get back on track. Specialist doctors have ruled out any sporting concerns.
Surgery history and the rehab timetable
Marquez’s medical file shows a fracture in the fifth metatarsal. The injury came in the sprint race in France. The medical team also operated on the rider’s right shoulder. Surgeons removed a bone fragment. The removal of old fixing screws has eased pressure on the radial nerve. The rehab plan was built around this next race. Marquez’s only miss is the Barcelona round. His own doctors have signed off on the fitness programme. Championship medical chiefs will carry out the mandatory inspection on Thursday. Free practice starts on Friday.
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The injury list at rival teams keeps growing
The championship medical room has plenty more names on it besides Marquez. Pecco Bagnaia is dealing with joint pain in his wrist. Fabio Di Giannantonio and Raul Fernandez are treating shoulder injuries. Alex Marquez, Marc’s brother, will officially miss the Italian round. The medical bulletin lists a shoulder fracture and a neck injury. Gresini Racing are not bringing in a stand-in for the event. Johann Zarco is planning orthopaedic surgery. The diagnosis points to ligament damage in the knee and a fractured fibula. LCR Honda are weighing up their replacement options.
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