Andrea Dovizioso, a former MotoGP rider for Ducati, has expressed concern about the current physical condition of Marc Marquez. Marquez suffered a right shoulder injury at the beginning of the 2025 Indonesian Grand Prix and has been working on his recovery since then. Despite reports of progress, Marquez himself has admitted that he is still trying to understand his new physical limitations. Dovizioso, who is familiar with Marquez’s capabilities from their past rivalry on the track, believes that Marquez’s situation may be more serious than it appears.
As Marquez works on regaining his form, his performances in the early races of the season have not been up to his usual standard. Currently sitting in fifth place in the standings, Marquez faces a tough challenge in catching up to the leaders. Dovizioso, who has finished as runner-up behind Marquez multiple times in the past, understands the complexities of returning from injury in a high-pressure environment like MotoGP.
Following the US GP, Dovizioso shared his thoughts on Marquez’s situation, emphasizing that the Spanish rider has a long road ahead in terms of physical recovery. Dovizioso pointed out that winning the championship last year was an impressive feat considering Marquez was not at his best physically. However, the crash in Indonesia may have exacerbated his limitations, leaving doubts about his ability to fully bounce back.
Despite Marquez’s undeniable talent and determination, Dovizioso believes that the challenges he faces in his recovery may be more difficult to overcome than anticipated. As Marquez continues to work towards regaining his competitive edge on the track, the MotoGP community watches closely to see how the former champion will rise to the occasion.
