Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
Alex Marquez is on his way to Madrid with the intention of undergoing surgery to his fractured left hand as soon as possible following his MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix crash on Sunday.
MOtorsport.com understands that the Spaniard could get an operation as early as Sunday evening.
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The Gresini Ducati rider was battling Pedro Acosta's KTM for fourth place early in the race, with the pair making contact as they passed through Strubben corner on lap six.
With the corner some way behind them but the pair still leaning on each other, Alex suddenly locked his front tyre, which gave a puff of smoke as the bike tipped its rider straight onto the ground.
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
After finishing second to Marc in the Saturday sprint, the zero-score on Sunday means Alex has fallen even further behind his brother in the championship standings. The difference between them is now 68 points.
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More information about Alex's expected recovery timeline is expected to emerge on Monday.
The next MotoGP race takes place in Germany in two weeks.
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