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| Marc Marquez Injury Update After Massive Crashes at Dutch MotoGP 2025: Ducati Confirms No Fractures, Fit to Race at Assen. |
Assen, Netherlands — MotoGP 2025 fans held their breath as championship leader Marc Marquez endured two heavy crashes during Friday’s free practice sessions at the Dutch Grand Prix. Fortunately, Ducati has released a positive update on his physical condition, confirming that Marquez is fit to continue racing.
High-Speed Crash at Turn 15 in FP1
Marc Marquez’s eventful day began with a terrifying crash in FP1. The factory Ducati rider lost control of the rear wheel while going through the fast Turn 15 left-hander. Ducati later confirmed that the crash occurred due to a quick downshift that caused the rear tire to lose traction.
Marquez slid across the runoff area into the gravel, visibly shaking his left hand, elbow, and arm afterward. Despite the pain, he returned to the track on his second bike—and incredibly—set the fastest lap time of the FP1 session.
Another Crash at Turn 7 in FP2
As if one crash wasn’t enough, FP2 brought more drama. Towards the end of the session, Marquez lost the front end of his Ducati while entering Turn 7. This time, the impact was on his lower body, and he needed assistance from track marshals.
Despite the scare, Marquez managed to return to the Ducati garage and was immediately taken to the medical center at the Assen Circuit for further evaluation.
Ducati Confirms: No Broken Bones, Just Bruises
Ducati promptly issued a reassuring statement regarding the rider’s condition:
“After the heavy crash in today’s Practice, Marc Marquez went to the Medical Center at the Assen circuit, where it was confirmed that he has no fractures,” the team said.
They also confirmed he is only suffering from bruises to his face, finger, stomach, and left elbow—mostly from his morning crash. Therefore, he’s cleared to participate in FP2 on Saturday.
Qualified for Q2, Still Leading the Championship
Despite the double crash, Marquez secured direct qualification to Q2 and remains firmly in control of the 2025 MotoGP standings, leading by 40 points ahead of his closest rival—his own brother, Alex Marquez.
The Resilience of a Champion
What we witnessed in Assen is the embodiment of a true champion. Marc Marquez continues to impress fans worldwide with his toughness, determination, and world-class talent. Crashing twice and still coming out on top of FP1 shows just how mentally and physically prepared he is for the fight.
The upcoming Saturday sprint race and Sunday main race will be crucial for the championship. With no fractures and the all-clear to ride, Marquez is expected to be back in action, hungry to extend his lead even further.
