After The Horror Incident In Portugal, Marc Marquez Was Confirmed To Be Absent At The 2023 Argentine MotoGP

Repsol Honda racer, Marc Marquez. (Photo: Twitter/@HRC_MotoGP)

JAKARTA - Repsol Honda racer, Marc Marquez, has been ruled out of the 2023 Argentine MotoGP race. The Spaniard was reported to have just undergone surgery.

This operation was carried out for the recovery process of the first metacarpal fracture injury in his right hand. This injury was caused by a horror incident at the Portuguese MotoGP, last weekend.

This news was conveyed by Repsol Honda through their official website, on Monday, March 27 afternoon WIB.

"After undergoing surgery to repair the first metacarpal fracture in his right hand, Marc Marquez will miss the second round of the 2023 MotoGP World Championships," the official statement read.

In the same statement, the factory team also explained Marquez's condition. The operation was successful and all parties are now focusing on the recovery of the driver numbered 93.

"Marc Marquez was diagnosed with an intra-article fracture at the base of the first metakarpal of his right-handed thumb. Marquez has undergone surgery at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid," the statement continued.

"Marc Marquez and Repsol Honda's team have chosen the eight-time world champion to miss the next World Championships round to fully focus on recovery and arrive at the next round in the best condition," said the same source.

Previously, it was reported that Marc Marquez had a severe incident at the Portuguese MotoGP, Sunday, March 26. He carried out dangerous maneuvers and hit the Pramac Ducati driver, Jorge Martin.

Marquez then hit the RNF Aprilia Cryptodata rider, Miguel Oliveira, and fell on the third lap. Both drivers failed to finish the race and were injured.

Marquez's actions were considered dangerous for other riders and sentenced him to two long laps in the next series.