Alex Marquez set for MotoGP return after Barcelona crash
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Alex Marquez will return to MotoGP competition at the Czech Grand Prix this weekend, just over a month after his serious accident at the Catalan Grand Prix. Marquez suffered a broken collarbone and a fractured vertebra during the crash. He plans to participate in the first practice session while his continued participation will depend on a medical assessment. This event will be closely monitored as it marks his return to racing.
- •Marquez crashed at the Catalan Grand Prix on May 15.
- •He will ride his Gresini Ducati during FP1 at the Czech Grand Prix.
- •His ongoing participation is subject to medical clearance.
- 1:43 PMAutosport — Alex Marquez to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash
- 1:36 PMMotorsport.com — Alex Marquez set to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash
"Just over a month after his horror accident at the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez will return to MotoGP action in FP1 for the Czech Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard will jump aboard his Gresini Ducati to take part in the opening session, but his ongoing participation in the weekend will be subject to a medical evaluation. Marquez broke his collarbone and fractured a vertebra on a dark ...Keep reading
"Just over a month after his horror accident at the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez will return to MotoGP action in FP1 for the Czech Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard will jump aboard his Gresini Ducati to take part in the opening session, but his ongoing participation in the weekend will be subject to a medical evaluation. Marquez broke his collarbone and fractured a vertebra on a dark ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 18, 2026, 1:43 PMAlex Marquez to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash
Just over a month after his horror accident at the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez will return to MotoGP action in FP1 for the Czech Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard will jump aboard his Gresini Ducati to take part in the opening session, but his ongoing participation in the weekend will be subject to a medical evaluation. Marquez broke his collarbone and fractured a vertebra on a dark ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 1:36 PMAlex Marquez set to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash
Just over a month after his horror accident at the Catalan Grand Prix, Alex Marquez will return to MotoGP action in FP1 for the Czech Grand Prix this weekend. The Spaniard will jump aboard his Gresini Ducati to take part in the opening session, but his ongoing participation in the weekend will be subject to a medical evaluation. Marquez broke his collarbone and fractured a vertebra on a dark ...Keep reading
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