Marc Márquez Could Miss the Rest of the MotoGP Season
Márquez Fractured His Right Arm in a Crash at the Thailand Grand Prix
Repsol Honda rider Marc Márquez fractured his right arm in a crash at the Thailand Grand Prix. The eight-time world champion was involved in a collision with Fabio Quartararo on the opening lap of the race.
Márquez was taken to the medical centre for examination and was diagnosed with a fracture of the distal humerus in his right arm.
Márquez will undergo surgery on Tuesday
Márquez will undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix the fracture. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Xavier Mir at the Hospital Universitario Dexeus in Barcelona.
Márquez is expected to miss the remaining four races of the MotoGP season. The Spaniard is currently fifth in the championship standings, 90 points behind leader Fabio Quartararo.
Márquez's absence is a blow to the MotoGP championship
Márquez's absence is a blow to the MotoGP championship. The Spaniard is one of the most successful riders in the history of the sport, and his absence will be felt throughout the paddock.
Quartararo is now the clear favorite to win the MotoGP championship. The Frenchman has won six of the fifteen races so far this season and holds a 90-point lead over his nearest rival.
Other riders will be looking to take advantage of Márquez's absence
In Márquez's absence, other riders will be looking to take advantage. Francesco Bagnaia, Aleix Espargaró, and Jack Miller are all capable of winning races and could challenge Quartararo for the championship.
The MotoGP championship is now wide open. With Márquez out of the picture, there is no clear favorite to win the title.