Medical director Dr Angel Charte has granted Marc Marquez clearance to compete at the Italian Grand Prix, pending a post‑session fitness assessment on Friday morning.
Fitness verification and weekend schedule
Following the opening practice, Marquez will undergo the standard health evaluation that determines whether he can continue racing through the rest of the Mugello weekend. Only after passing this check will he be allowed to line up for qualifying and the race.
Surgical aftermath and current limitations
The Spanish rider disclosed that surgeons encountered unexpected damage while removing a loose screw from a previous foot operation, ultimately extracting two screws and a fragment of bone to protect a nearby nerve. He described the shoulder repair as still requiring time, although the foot will not restrict his performance.
Marquez’s realistic expectations
Confident that he can complete the full itinerary, Marquez admitted he will not be operating at peak intensity. He emphasized a step‑by‑step approach, aiming to adapt to any discomfort throughout the weekend while maintaining the right mindset for Ducati’s factory bike on the Tuscan circuit.
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