Alex Marquez injury update: He suffered a broken right collarbone and a small fracture of the C7 vertebra following a crash at the Catalan GP. The collarbone fracture is to be stabilized with a plate, and he is scheduled for surgery to address both injuries. He was taken to hospital for further assessments after the crash, with team updates confirming the diagnoses and planned surgery. These details come from MotoGP and related coverage of the event (Catalan GP, May 2026) [sources: MotoGP coverage of the Catalan GP crash and subsequent medical updates].
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent official statements from BK8 Gresini Racing or MotoGP for the latest on recovery timelines and any changes to his race schedule.
Alex Marquez said the "incident is clear... but I don't want to criticise Bezzecchi' after a mistake by the Italian left brother Marc with a shoulder injury.
www.crash.netAlex Marquez shows that a fall is never trivial and that you always have to wait a few days to find out if you escaped unscathed.
www.paddock-gp.comThe #73 crashed out of Assen after colliding with Acosta, flew back to Madrid for surgery on Sunday and has shared a positive update after a check up on Tuesday
www.motogp.comAlex Marquez is on his way to Madrid with the intention of undergoing surgery to his fractured left hand as soon as possible following his MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix crash on Sunday. MOtorsport.com…
www.motorsport.comAlex Marquez slammed into the rear of Pedro Acosta's motorbike
www.gbnews.comIt's not looking good...
www.motogpnews.comThe #73 suffered a heavy fall on Sunday; Gresini Racing provide a positive update after further assessments
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