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Marc Marquez misses French, Catalan GPs after foot fracture

5/10/2026

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Summary

Marquez Misses Races

Marc Marquez will miss the French and Catalan Grands Prix after fracturing his right foot's fifth metatarsal in Saturday's sprint.
He will fly to Madrid that evening for foot surgery and for shoulder surgery, now moved forward to coincide.
Marquez, fifth 51 points behind Marco Bezzecchi, crashed while running seventh and hopes to return at Italian Grand Prix May 29-31, a setback that clouds Ducati’s 2026 title hopes.

Summary

Martin Wins Sprint

Jorge Martin won the MotoGP Tissot Sprint at Le Mans, beating Francesco Bagnaia by 1.107 seconds.
Martin started eighth, seized the lead by Turn 4, and earned a 12-point haul.
The result left Martin six points behind championship leader Marco Bezzecchi as the Sunday Grand Prix approaches.
Diogo Moreira finished ninth, earning his first MotoGP sprint point and a personal best.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 Rossi broke his left tibia at Mugello, missing three races and opening the door for Honda’s Nicky Hayden to clinch the title with 252 points, five ahead of Yamaha. The pattern repeats in 2026 when Marc Márquez’s fractured fifth metatarsal sidelines Ducati’s championship hopeful, leaving teammate Francesco Bagnaia 51 points back of leader Marco Bezzecchi.

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Marquez Misses Races

Marc Marquez will miss the French and Catalan Grands Prix after fracturing his right foot's fifth metatarsal in Saturday's sprint.
He will fly to Madrid that evening for foot surgery and for shoulder surgery, now moved forward to coincide.
Marquez, fifth 51 points behind Marco Bezzecchi, crashed while running seventh and hopes to return at Italian Grand Prix May 29-31, a setback that clouds Ducati’s 2026 title hopes.

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