Alex Marquez has successfully undergone surgery in Madrid to address persistent shoulder problems following his crash at the Catalan Grand Prix in May. The Gresini Racing rider is now recovering at home after the procedure was completed without complications.
The Spaniard confirmed the update on Tuesday, revealing that doctors had removed fixation materials from his right collarbone and left hand, alongside performing an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder.
Marquez had initially planned to undergo the operation after the 2026 MotoGP season. However, ongoing pain and inflammation forced him to bring the surgery forward after the Malaysian Grand Prix, where he finished third despite continuing to struggle physically.
The 29-year-old suffered a serious injury in Barcelona on May 17 after colliding with Pedro Acosta. The crash fractured his right collarbone into four pieces, requiring emergency surgery to stabilise the bone.
Although he returned to racing at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen in late June, his recovery remained difficult. He continued to experience pain and stiffness, eventually developing bursitis, an inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction around the shoulder joint.
The condition became increasingly difficult to manage during the demanding race schedule, with Marquez relying on painkillers and injections to compete. After several difficult weekends, he decided that surgery was necessary to improve his condition and regain full fitness.
The latest operation involved removing the plates and other fixation materials from his right collarbone and left hand. Doctors also performed an arthroscopic bursectomy on his right shoulder to address the inflammation through a minimally invasive procedure.
Following the surgery, Marquez expressed gratitude to Dr Samuel Antuña and the medical team while confirming that his recovery at home had begun. He described the operation as another important step towards returning to full fitness.
The Spaniard will miss this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix as he focuses on rehabilitation, with the Portuguese Grand Prix at Portimao on November 20 to 22 emerging as his next potential return.
Marquez is also looking ahead to his next chapter in MotoGP, having secured a move to KTM's factory team for 2027. His recovery will be particularly important as he prepares for the Valencia post-season test on December 1, where he is expected to experience KTM's new 850cc machinery for the first time.
