Marc Marquez to miss MotoGP second round after surgery for thumb fracture suffered at opening race weekend
Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez will miss the second round of the 2023 MotoGP season in Argentina after undergoing surgery for a fractured thumb. Marquez came into the season with Honda pessimistic about the team’s chances, saying he didn’t think they would close the gap to Pecco Bagnaia and Ducati. Ad However, the Spaniard did cause a bit of a surprise when he took a shock pole, although he was powerless to stop Bagnaia’s dominance continue as the Italian triumphed in the race proper as well as the sprint race.


