“Analysing the entire situation, we believe that the most appropriate, clever and consistent course of action is to respect the biological timing of the injury, even if that means I will no longer be able to race this season,” Marquez said.
“We know that a difficult winter awaits us, with a lot of work, to recover my muscles to 100% and be ready for 2026.”
Ducati’s test rider Michele Pirro replaced Marquez at the Australian Grand Prix but the Italian manufacturer has not yet confirmed whether he will also race in the final rounds.
Marquez, who will also miss the post-season test in Cheste, tops the standings with 545 points, above his brother Alex (379) and Marco Bezzecchi (282).
