Rancak Media: Former racer Ruben Xaus offers a compelling theory regarding Marc Marquez’s recent injury.
“The Baby Alien,” Marc Marquez, is currently undergoing recovery for a shoulder injury that abruptly ended his 2025 season. This unfortunate turn of events followed a collision with Marco Bezzecchi during the Indonesian series. Consequently, Marquez is confirmed to be sidelined until the 2026 season. In his absence, Lenovo Ducati has enlisted WorldSBK rider Nicolo Bulega as a replacement, including for the upcoming 2025 Portugal MotoGP, scheduled for November 7-9.
Observing the situation closely, Xaus has put forth an intriguing theory, suggesting that Marquez’s injury is considerably more severe than what has been publicly disclosed. “Many people prefer to remain silent and exercise caution when discussing Marc’s injury,” he remarked, as reported by Juara.net from Motosan. Xaus added, “People tend to approach health conditions with greater seriousness, and this injury is undoubtedly more serious than what has been depicted.”
Xaus firmly believes that Marquez has made a prudent decision by concluding his 2025 season early. Having already secured the 2025 MotoGP championship title, “The Baby Alien” faces no urgency to rush back to the track. Prioritizing thorough recovery and meticulous preparation for the upcoming 2026 season tests is deemed far more critical than forcing a premature return to racing. This strategic approach is particularly vital given that Marquez will be instrumental in developing and customizing his Desmosedici GP26 for the next season.
According to Xaus, there would be no tangible benefit for Marc to attempt a swift comeback in Valencia. “He is not in a hurry; he would return without rhythm, without flow,” Xaus explained. While Marquez has yet to experience the GP24, making the GP25 his current optimal machine, the real advantage lies ahead. “When he gets the GP26, it will be even better because they will craft it precisely to his preferences,” Xaus elaborated, before adding a warning for his competitors: “On one hand, that will certainly be detrimental to his rivals.”
Marquez’s remarkable performance in the 2025 season saw him clinch the championship title as early as September, during the Japanese series. Prior to his sidelining injury, he had accumulated an impressive total of 545 points, showcasing his formidable dominance throughout the season.
Summary
Former racer Ruben Xaus suggests Marc Marquez’s recent shoulder injury, sustained in a collision with Marco Bezzecchi, is more severe than publicly stated. This injury prematurely ended Marquez’s 2025 season, sidelining him until 2026, with Nicolo Bulega stepping in as his replacement for Lenovo Ducati. Xaus believes people are exercising caution when discussing the true extent of Marquez’s health condition.
Xaus asserts that Marquez made a prudent decision by concluding his 2025 season early, especially since he had already secured the championship title. This allows for thorough recovery and crucial preparation for the 2026 season, where he will develop his custom Desmosedici GP26. A rushed return would lack rhythm, and the tailored GP26 is expected to give him a significant advantage over competitors.
