Marc Marquez riding with compromised right arm as surgeon reveals permanent damage

2025 MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez is racing with a permanently weakened right arm that operates at half capacity despite his commanding MotorLand Aragon victory.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Samuel Antuna confirmed the extent of the Ducati Lenovo Team rider’s physical limitations. A crash with Marco Bezzecchi at last year’s Indonesian Grand Prix caused massive complications.

The impact displaced a bone fragment and dynamically compressed his radial nerve. It ruined previous recovery progress and prompted a seventh operation in May.

“The crash in Indonesia meant starting all over again,” Dr Antuna said. He explained that multiple surgeries have severely impacted the musculature around the shoulder.

Adapting Technique For Left-Handed Circuits

“Marc has lost strength in his biceps,” Dr Antuna confirmed. The surgeon noted the drastic reality of the situation, adding: “If Marc were Carlos Alcaraz, he would have had to retire from professional tennis.”

To compensate for the strength deficit, Marquez adapts his riding technique heavily on left-handed circuits. He trains relentlessly to manage a limb that operates “at around 50% of its capacity”.

This physical adaptation highlights extreme rider resilience, much like competitors who conquered a legendary Laguna Seca corner during their respective eras.

Marquez now sits just 19 points off the 2026 championship lead. The Ducati rider prepares to push for his tenth overall world title in the upcoming rounds.