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MotoGP, BREAKING NEWS - Marc Marquez to miss the Spanish GP at Jerez, Lecuona takes his place

"It was too risky to race, we decided to wait two more weeks and return in Le Mans." Iker, not involved in Superbike, will replace him on the Honda

MotoGP: BREAKING NEWS - Marc Marquez to miss the Spanish GP at Jerez, Lecuona takes his place

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Marc Marquez will not even race in his home Grand Prix, at Jerez. After missing the rounds in Argentina and America, the Honda rider will also stay at home for the Spanish one. Yesterday, Tuesday 25 April, Marc Marquez underwent a medical check at the Ruber Internacional Hospital after having been successfully operated on four weeks ago for an intra-articular fracture of the first metacarpal on his right hand.

The clinical and radiological progression was deemed satisfactory, however, due to the nature of the fracture and the time elapsed, the medical team led by Doctor Roger de Oña, together with Marquez, have decided to continue with his recovery and preparation during the coming weeks and focus his possible return on the French GP, from 12 to 14 May.

Iker Lecuona, Honda’s SBK rider, who already has experience in MotoGP, having raced in the premier class with KTM in 2020 and 2021, will be on Marc Marquez's Honda for the next Spanish Grand Prix.

“Yesterday we did another CT scan and it has been confirmed that, despite the fact that the injury is progressing favourably, the bone has not yet finished healing and racing in Jerez was risky explained Marquez - Together with the medical team, we decided not to take any risks, to wait two more weeks and return in Le Mans. I am very sorry to miss the Spanish Grand Prix because it is always special, because of the atmosphere, racing at home and above all, seeing and enjoying the fans. I will continue with the rehabilitation and work to be back as soon as possible. Thank you for your messages of support!”                      

 

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