Updated
10/11/2020 –
17:00
As Marc Marquez continues to work to recover from the injured arm that kept him off for almost everyone 2020 MotoGP Season, Repsol Honda have confirmed that the Spaniard will not return until next season.
The reigning world champion had to die after an accident in the first race of the season Jerez and has not been able to return since then.
“While his recovery continues, Marc Marquez and the Repsol Honda Team confirm that he will not participate later in 2020 MotoGP Season and wants to race again in 2021 “, it said in a team statement.
“Marc Marquez is working on his recovery program and is tracking the progress of his arm in conjunction with it Honda, his team and several medical specialists have decided to officially postpone his return until 2021. “
The driver also had the floor on this matter as he will finish the 2020 campaign from the sidelines.
“I won’t compete again this season,” he said in a message to his fans.
“After examining how the arm is doing with the doctors and my team, we have decided that the best option is to return next year. It is time to proceed with the recovery. Thank you for the messages of support. We are delighted looking forward to returning in 2021. “”
This means that his brother Alex Marquez and Stefan Bradl the two drivers will be in Valencia and Portugal for the last two races of the year.
“Stefan Bradl is the 2020 season for the Repsol Honda Team“Added the team’s statement.
“With back-to-back point finishes, Bradl hit a strong form vein and like Alex has done well over the last weekend, especially in the wet. “
When Marc Marquez he returns in 2021 and wants to win back his world championship. Joan Mir is currently on his way to winning this year’s title as he has a 37 point lead over Fabio Quartararo with two races to go.