{"id":2031,"date":"2026-09-10T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:24:04","slug":"marquez-reveals-why-he-showed-his-injured-shoulder-the-best-way-to-stop-speculation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/marquez-reveals-why-he-showed-his-injured-shoulder-the-best-way-to-stop-speculation\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e1rquez reveals why he showed his injured shoulder: &#8220;The best way to stop speculation&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marc M\u00e1rquez deliberately published a photo showing the difference between his injured right shoulder and his healthy left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ducati rider said he wanted to stop rumors and speculation about his physical condition by letting people see the injury for themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e1rquez arrives at Misano just 19 points behind Jorge Mart\u00edn in the 2026 MotoGP championship after taking all 37 available points at Arag\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marc M\u00e1rquez has offered an unusually direct look at the physical consequences of his long-term right shoulder injury, explaining why he decided to publish a photo that clearly shows the difference between his injured side and his healthy shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking in Misano on Thursday (10), M\u00e1rquez said he chose to make the condition visible because he wanted to put an end to speculation about the problems he has faced throughout the 2026 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I posted the photo because it&#8217;s the best way to stop people talking about my arm. I&#8217;ve learned that when there are questions, rumors and speculation, if you&#8217;re honest, everything becomes easier,&#8221; M\u00e1rquez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ducati rider said he was already aware of the extent of his physical limitations, but believed there was little point in continuing to explain them without allowing people to see the situation themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I knew what I had, but now you have the photo, you have the interview with my doctor, who is the right person to explain what is happening with my body,&#8221; M\u00e1rquez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reference was to orthopedic surgeon Samuel Antu\u00f1a, who recently detailed the extent of M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s right-arm limitations after seven surgeries. Antu\u00f1a said the 2025 Indonesian GP crash &#8220;changed everything&#8221; and revealed that M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s right arm is operating at around 50% of its capacity, particularly because of reduced strength in the biceps. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/marc-marquez-surgeon-reveals-right-arm-is-at-50-strength-after-indonesia-crash\/\">M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s surgeon recently explained the extent of the physical damage caused by the surgeries and the Indonesia crash.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez has previously spoken about how the injury has affected his daily life as well as his riding. He has had to adapt his riding style and sleeping position and can no longer play padel normally with his right arm. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/sleeping-precautions-and-padel-struggles-marc-marquez-reveals-shoulder-injury-limitations\/\">The Ducati rider previously detailed those day-to-day restrictions and how he has adapted his riding technique.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez, however, insisted that the physical difficulties are not distracting him from the championship fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Now I&#8217;m focused on the fight with what I have in this incredible championship,&#8221; the #93 concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"MotoGP 2026 Arag\u00e3o MotorLand Domingo Ducati Marc M\u00e1rquez\" class=\"wp-image-1020313475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marc_Marquez4.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marc M\u00e1rquez (Foto: Ducati)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00e1rquez chooses transparency over speculation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to publish the photo represents a change in M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s approach to discussing his physical condition. Rather than repeatedly answering questions about the appearance and limitations of his right side, the Ducati rider chose to let the image provide the context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photo also came shortly after Antu\u00f1a publicly explained the extent of the problem, including muscle atrophy and the lasting consequences of the surgeries. The surgeon stressed that M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s right arm will never return to normal, while also praising the rider&#8217;s ability to compensate for those limitations and remain competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s physical condition has been a recurring subject throughout the season. At Silverstone, for example, he revealed that he had temporarily lost control of his right arm during the Sprint and had come close to crashing. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/marc-marquez-reveals-he-had-no-control-over-right-arm-at-silverstone\/\">M\u00e1rquez later explained how the loss of control affected him during the British GP weekend.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite those limitations, his sporting form has improved significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00e1rquez arrives at Misano in the title fight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez swept the Arag\u00f3n weekend, winning both the Sprint and Grand Prix to take all 37 available points and cut Jorge Mart\u00edn&#8217;s championship advantage to 19 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That result transformed the title fight. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/marc-marquez-is-19-points-behind-martin-can-he-take-the-motogp-lead-at-misano\/\">M\u00e1rquez now needs to gain 20 points on Mart\u00edn at Misano to take the championship lead.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ducati rider nevertheless expects the San Marino GP to be more complicated than Arag\u00f3n because of the different characteristics of the circuit. M\u00e1rquez has won at Misano six times, however, and remains confident he can extract the maximum from the Ducati. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/marc-marquez-expects-misano-to-be-more-complicated-after-aragon-dominance\/\">He has already described Misano as a more complicated challenge than Arag\u00f3n while maintaining confidence in his chances.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jorge Mart\u00edn leads the championship with 256 points, followed by M\u00e1rquez on 237 and Marco Bezzecchi on 232. The narrow margins have turned the San Marino GP into another potentially decisive weekend in the 2026 title fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mart\u00edn, for his part, has played down the importance of holding the championship lead, saying the 19-point advantage is neither decisive nor a priority at this stage of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/martin-says-motogp-championship-lead-is-neither-a-priority-nor-decisive\/\">The Aprilia rider has insisted that the championship lead means little while the margins remain so tight.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MotoGP returns from September 11-13 for the San Marino Grand Prix and the Riviera di Rimini at Misano, the 14th round of the 2026 season. <strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> will cover the entire weekend from Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why did Marc M\u00e1rquez publish a photo of his injured shoulder?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez said he wanted to stop rumors and speculation about his physical condition. He believes showing the injury directly is a more effective way of explaining what he is dealing with than repeatedly answering questions about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How serious is Marc M\u00e1rquez&#8217;s right shoulder injury?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e1rquez has undergone seven surgeries on his right arm and shoulder following a series of injuries. His surgeon Samuel Antu\u00f1a said the right arm is currently at around 50% of its capacity and that several muscles have been affected by the procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Marc M\u00e1rquez still win the 2026 MotoGP championship?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. M\u00e1rquez is second in the standings with 237 points, just 19 behind Jorge Mart\u00edn, after taking the maximum 37 points at Arag\u00f3n. He needs to outscore Mart\u00edn by at least 20 points at Misano to take the championship lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marc M\u00e1rquez explained why he chose to show the visible difference between his injured right shoulder and the healthy left side, saying honesty was the best way to end speculation about his physical condition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020314482,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Marc M\u00e1rquez","42wp_featured_image_credits":"Reproduction","42wp_featured_video":"","42wp_ai_content_disclaimer":"","42wp_is_ai_content":false,"42wp_featured_image_hidden":false,"42wp_authors_list":[],"footnotes":"","42wp_hide_from_automatic":false,"42wp_breaking_news":false},"categories":[38],"tags":[108,104,32,315,323],"42wp_author":[140],"class_list":["post-2031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motogp","tag-ducati","tag-marc-marquez","tag-motogp","tag-motogp-2026","tag-san-marino-gp","42wp_author-kaio-esteves"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2031"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2032,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031\/revisions\/2032"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1020314482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2031"},{"taxonomy":"42wp_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/42wp_author?post=2031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}