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| Marc Marquez Injured After Collision with Bezzecchi at Mandalika MotoGP as Ducati Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Debrief. |
A new behind-the-scenes video from Ducati shows Marc Marquez’s first debrief after his crash with Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand Prix in Mandalika. The incident left Marquez with a serious shoulder injury.
The crash happened at the fast Turn 7 right-hander during the opening lap of Sunday’s race. Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi clipped the back of Marquez’s bike, causing both riders to crash out of the race.
Marquez suffered a heavy fall that immediately caused pain in his right shoulder. After a medical examination, doctors diagnosed him with a fracture at the base of the coracoid process and a ligament injury to his right shoulder.
Because of this injury, Ducati confirmed that Marquez will miss the upcoming Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix.
Speaking after the race in Mandalika, Marquez said he felt sad about what happened but described the crash as a racing incident. He also urged fans to remain calm after Bezzecchi faced online backlash.
The injury came just a week after Marquez celebrated his seventh MotoGP world championship title, making the setback even more emotional for him and his fans.
In the latest episode of Ducati’s Inside documentary series, Marquez shared his first debrief with his crew about what happened before the crash.
“When I touched the gravel, I was going really fast,” Marquez said. “I had a good start, the grip was fine… normal. When I left the garage, there was something a bit strange, but then everything was okay.”
He continued, “He touched me slightly from behind, and I was flying. I know it wasn’t my fault. It wasn’t a section where we were slow.”
In the video, Marquez’s crew chief Marco Rigamonti joked that they would “see you in Valencia at the Gala,” implying that Marquez might miss the rest of the season.
Marquez responded with a laugh, saying, “Come on, no. I’ll try before that. But it depends—I’m not sure how long it takes for the ligament to heal.”
Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi escaped serious injury in the incident but is expected to meet with FIM stewards ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, where he may face a penalty for causing the collision.
The incident adds another dramatic chapter to the 2025 MotoGP season, which has already been full of unexpected moments. Fans around the world are now hoping for Marquez’s speedy recovery and return to the track, as his fighting spirit continues to inspire the MotoGP community.
