Marc Marquez Returns on the Ducati Panigale for the First Time Since the Injury

Press Release | January 9, 2026

Marc Marquez continues his preparations for the upcoming 2026 MotoGP season and, as scheduled, resumes track activities following the injury of last October. The World Champion lapped, yesterday and today, at the Aspar Circuit (Valencia) with the Ducati Panigale V2 and V4.

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Marc Marquez on Panigale V4

This is Marc’s first real non-off-road training session since the parade at Campioni In Festa, where he was among the protagonists riding his Desmosedici GP in front the Ducati employees. In Valencia together with the Ducati Lenovo Team Manager Davide Tardozzi, Marc ends two intense days of work with more than positive feelings. Considering also the upcoming events — Campioni in Pista, the official team presentation on January 19th and the first MotoGP tests at the Sepang International Circuit from February 3rd to 5th — the Spanish rider’s track activities will continue for returning at the top.

Marc Marquez on Panigale V4
Marc Marquez on Panigale V2
Marc Marquez on Panigale V2
Marc Marquez on Panigale V2

In these days, Marc used two exceptional Panigale bikes: the V2 MM93, presented last November, with his personal customization, and the new V4 Marquez 2025 World Champion Replica, the collector’s bike celebrating the 2025 title.

 

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