Marquez ‘supported by Doohan, feeling hope’ in recovery journey

Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez has spoken out about his recovery journey following his fourth surgery on his right arm.

Issuing a detailed blog update via ‘Box Repsol’ Marquez thanked fans for their support while acknowledging the battle he had been undertaking during preseason that resulted in the trip to America earlier this month.

“I’ve received many messages of encouragement from you, the fans, and they are appreciated, especially at times like this,” the eight-time world champion began. “I want to let you know how I am doing with my recovery.

“The idea that perhaps I needed to have another operation was there since September of last year,” he confirmed. “We were checking my arm periodically, to see the evolution of the fracture after the third surgery. When preseason came around, I wanted to convince myself that I could do it, with the phrase “power is in the mind” as my motto. But as the season began, I realised that the limitations were very big.

“My idea was to compete the whole season – since the bone was not one hundred percent consolidated from the third operation –, but whilst knowing my limitations and hiding the discomfort, to avoid daily questions. Only those closest to me knew about the situation.

“The defining moment came around the French GP, when everything was prepared for a 3D CT scan. We made the decision to have a new operation. Having surgery in the United States surprised me a lot, because of how they had planned the pre-op and post-op period. It is very different from Spain. The postoperative period was very fast, I was immediately discharged, authorised to fly and able to return home. The preparation, on the other hand, was very thoroughly planned and everything was done well in advance.

“Before