MOTO GP Marc's highside brings severe consequences: Ducati confirms Marquez will miss France and Spain

(Patria) - Marc Marquez suffered a severe crash in the Sprint race at Le Mans, and bad news is now coming for the Spanish rider.

The nine-time world champion had a heavy fall in the penultimate lap of the sprint race for the French Grand Prix, after his Ducati lost complete control at high speed.

The Spaniard was thrown from the motorcycle seat and flew over the bike before a hard impact with the track. It was clear from the first glance that the crash could not have happened without consequences.

AN ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE CRASH for @marcmarquez93 💥

Thankfully he's up on his feet #FrenchGP 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/gyPcleGMFZ

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) May 9, 2026

Following dramatic scenes on the track, the first information about his health condition has arrived, while MotoGP enthusiasts eagerly await more detailed reports on potential injuries.

The Spanish rider suffered a broken foot and will now travel to Madrid for further examinations and the start of his recovery.

The Ducati team confirmed that the current world champion Marquez will not race in the French Grand Prix, nor in the next race for the Catalan GP, following his severe crash during the sprint race in Le Mans.

Some painful moments for @marcmarquez93 😔#FrenchGP 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/5muJCWj6kf

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) May 9, 2026