MARC MARQUEZ SAYS HE WASN’T ANGRY ABOUT DUCATI’S VIDEO REVEAL

Marc Marquez has played down any suggestion that he was upset about Ducati airing footage of his injury struggles, insisting he “wasn’t angry” that the team’s content showed how limited control of his right arm had become. The comments came after a period in which Marquez moved from keeping his condition private to openly addressing it—an approach he said he chose to end the constant questions.

The turning point, according to Marquez, was Ducati’s “Inside Ducati” series filmed around Silverstone. In the episode, Marquez is shown telling the team: “I was at risk of crashing. I had no control over my right arm.” While he did not speak to the media about the arm at Silverstone, he said Ducati’s later broadcast prompted him to address the topic publicly.

Marquez explained that he heard people thought he was angry about the footage, but he rejected that idea. “I heard that I was angry [that it had been broadcast]. No, I wasn't angry because it’s content that the fans really like.” He added that the situation changed again after Aragon, when media questions about his arm returned. “But then in Aragon again came the questions about my arm. I was tired of answering, and after the GP I said to my team I want to find a solution.”

That “solution” involved him posting a gym photo that showed the visible effects of his shoulder and arm problems, including muscle loss and scarring around the repeatedly injured right shoulder. The decision also marked a shift in how he handled his health publicly, since he has typically concealed signs of weakness. In the same period, he gave his doctor permission to speak about his condition.

Surgeon Samuel Antuña described the core issue in an interview with El Periódico, saying: “[Marquez’s] biggest problem is that he has lost bicep strength [after the accident in Indonesia]… The expression that Marc is currently riding with one and a half arms accurately reflects the current state of his right arm.”

Marquez said the photo and the doctor’s comments were not something done to provoke controversy, but rather his own idea to stop the uncertainty surrounding his condition. “I found the correct way [the photo and interview]. Because it was my idea. Always [my management team] give me feedback but it’s something personal.” He continued: “It’s the best way to stop the question mark.”

Despite the physical toll—his right arm and shoulder have undergone seven surgeries—Marquez stressed that he still feels competitive and enjoys racing. “My physical condition is like it is. Still, I’m enjoying. Still, I feel competitive. With what I have I try to do my maximum every weekend.”

He also framed his decision to keep racing as personal rather than forced by outside pressure. “But it’s my decision to continue. No one put a knife here [to my throat] and said you must race!” Marquez said the effort required now is greater, explaining that he has to work harder to achieve what he wants because the field is extremely fast, including the younger riders. “Now, with the situation I have, I put much more effort into trying to survive in MotoGP.”

Marquez’s comments came alongside confirmation that he has re-signed with Ducati until the end of 2028. He acknowledged that the “best Marc” would be someone with the experience he has now but at a younger age—though he said that scenario is impossible. “The best Marc would be 20 years old with the experience of now! But it’s impossible.”

On the immediate sporting picture, the report noted that Marquez has taken seven wins this season and could, at Misano on Sunday, take the MotoGP title lead for the first time this campaign from Aprilia’s Jorge Martin.