Alex Marquez has received medical clearance to travel to the MotoGP weekend in Brno, but still needs to pass a final check at the track
Alex Marquez is on the verge of returning to MotoGP. Following a medical examination, the Gresini Ducati rider has been cleared to travel to Brno, where the Czech Grand Prix takes place this weekend.
However, before he is finally allowed to return to the track, he must undergo one last examination by MotoGP doctor Dr. Angel Charte this coming Thursday.
Only after this check can Marquez be officially declared “fit” and participate in the first free practice session on Friday morning. If the session goes smoothly and the rider feels physically well, nothing should stand in the way of his full participation in the race weekend.
Serious Injuries Following Accident in Barcelona
On Tuesday, Marquez was already examined by his personal physician, Dr. Samuel Antuna. After an assessment of his injuries and overall health, the Spaniard received the green light to travel to the Czech Republic.
Marquez was involved in a serious accident at the Barcelona Grand Prix on May 17. The incident was triggered by a situation involving Pedro Acosta, whose KTM braked sharply—or came to a complete stop—on the track.
The Gresini rider, who was right behind him, was unable to swerve out of the way in time and crashed into his compatriot’s motorcycle. Both the rider and the bike were then hurled through the air and across the ground in the run-off area of Turn 10. The Spaniard sustained numerous injuries in the accident.
Return after missing two race weekends
Particularly serious were a fracture of his right collarbone, which was surgically treated that same Sunday, and a marginal fracture of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7). Although the neck injury did not require surgery, it has been a central focus of his rehabilitation program in recent weeks.
Due to the aftermath of the accident, Marquez was recently forced to sit out the Grand Prix races in Italy and Hungary. In Italy, he was replaced by Michele Pirro, and in Hungary, Iker Lecuona took his place on the team. Now, Marquez could be set to return.
A Difficult Season So Far After a Strong Previous Year
After his strong 2025 season, which he finished as MotoGP runner-up, the current year has been significantly more difficult for Marquez so far. While he regularly stood on the podium last year and finished second on several occasions, he has struggled to consistently compete for top results this season.
He celebrated his biggest success of 2026 so far at the Spanish Grand Prix. There, he secured a highly acclaimed victory, which was also Ducati’s first win of the year.
Marquez had already won at the same track in 2025, celebrating his very first MotoGP victory at the time. However, this latest triumph in Spain has so far remained his only podium finish of the current season.
His second-best result is a sixth-place finish in Brazil. With 67 points, Marquez currently ranks ninth in the riders’ standings—113 points behind the leader.
