Alex Marquez considers surgery, could miss Qatar Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Alex Marquez, the Gresini rider, is weighing an operation on his fractured right collarbone, potentially sidelining him for the Qatar Grand Prix next week. He sustained the injury in Barcelona and is contemplating traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid for surgery as early as Tuesday. The procedure would involve the removal of a metal plate from his collarbone. Marquez's decision comes amid recovery efforts as he aims to return to competitive racing.
- •Marquez fractured his collarbone during a race in Barcelona.
- •He is considering surgery on his collarbone next week.
- •The Gresini rider might travel from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid.
- •Surgery is tentatively planned for Tuesday.
- •He risks missing the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
- 10:52 AMAutosport — Alex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP
- 10:51 AMMotorsport.com — Alex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP
"Alex Marquez is considering bringing forward an operation on his injured right collarbone, which he fractured in Barcelona, potentially ruling him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix. The Gresini rider is “considering” travelling on Sunday night directly from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, where he could undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate from his right collarbone. The metal has been ...Keep reading
"Alex Marquez is considering bringing forward an operation on his injured right collarbone, which he fractured in Barcelona, potentially ruling him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix. The Gresini rider is “considering” travelling on Sunday night directly from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, where he could undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate from his right collarbone. The metal has been ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportOct 31, 2026, 10:52 AMAlex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP
Alex Marquez is considering bringing forward an operation on his injured right collarbone, which he fractured in Barcelona, potentially ruling him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix. The Gresini rider is “considering” travelling on Sunday night directly from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, where he could undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate from his right collarbone. The metal has been ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 10:51 AMAlex Marquez considering surgery next week, could miss Qatar GP
Alex Marquez is considering bringing forward an operation on his injured right collarbone, which he fractured in Barcelona, potentially ruling him out of next week's Qatar Grand Prix. The Gresini rider is “considering” travelling on Sunday night directly from Kuala Lumpur to Madrid, where he could undergo surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate from his right collarbone. The metal has been ...Keep reading
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