MARC MARQUEZ SAYS HE POSTED HIS SHOULDER PHOTO TO END FITNESS QUESTIONS

Marc Marquez said his viral right-shoulder image was a deliberate, “strategic” move to stop “tiring” questions about his fitness. He explained that, after years of injury, he felt the public already had “the picture” and the doctor’s explanation, removing the “question marks,” rumours and speculation. Speaking at Misano, he added that transparency helps him stay fully focused on racing. Alex Marquez said the post aimed to avoid speculation and that “a picture is better than a thousand words.”