Marc Marquez Injured Right Arm and Left Hand in FP1 US MotoGP Crash
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| Marc Marquez suffers injuries to right arm and left hand in FP1 US MotoGP 2026 but returns to track after bandaging and changing Ducati leathers. |
Pontianak, March 28, 2026 – Ducati team manager, Davide Tardozzi, confirmed that Marc Marquez took a heavy hit to his right arm and left hand during a 190 km/h crash in Friday’s first free practice (FP1) at the US MotoGP.
The incident happened at Turn 10 of the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) within the opening ten minutes of FP1. Marquez lost control of the front of his Desmosedici GP26 after the rear slipped, sending him sliding across the gravel and into a protective barrier.
Although he was slow to stand, Marquez eventually got up and removed his left glove. The Spanish rider opted to return to the Ducati pits on a scooter instead of heading straight to the medical center. After changing his leathers and getting visible bandaging on his left hand, Marquez returned to the track for the final ten minutes of FP1.
Over nine laps, he climbed to fourth on the timesheets, just 0.378 seconds behind Pedro Acosta (KTM). Meanwhile, championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) started FP1 in ninth and stayed on the same tires throughout the session.
Marquez is a seven-time COTA MotoGP winner, with his last victory in 2021. He is currently fifth in the world championship standings, 22 points behind Bezzecchi, and previously faced a wheel rim failure at the Thailand season opener.
Other riders also had near-misses at Turn 10 this morning but managed to stay upright. Afternoon practice is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM local time (8:00 PM WIB).
FAQ
1. What caused Marc Marquez’s crash in FP1 at the US MotoGP 2026?
Marquez lost control of his Desmosedici GP26 at Turn 10 after the rear slipped.
2. How is Marc Marquez’s condition after the crash?
He suffered injuries to his right arm and left hand but returned to the track after bandaging and changing leathers.
3. Who was the fastest rider in FP1 at COTA?
KTM’s Pedro Acosta recorded the fastest time in FP1.
4. What is Marc Marquez’s current position in the championship?
He is currently fifth, 22 points behind championship leader Marco Bezzecchi.
