💣“HE’S RECOVERING VERY WELL BUT WE CAN’T SAY ANYTHING YET” Gemma Pinto revealed Marc Marquez’s injury status, surprising all of MotoGP 👇👇
In a rare moment of openness, Gemma Pinto gave an insight into the current physical and mental state of her partner, MotoGP star Marc Márquez, following the crash that injured his shoulder. His carefully balanced words – “he’s recovering quite well, but we don’t dare say too much yet” – reflect both the optimism and cautious uncertainty that often follows serious injuries in top-level motorsport.
The incident in question occurred during the Indonesian Grand Prix, when Marco Bezzecchi’s Aprilia collided with Márquez’s Ducati, causing both riders to slide off the track at high speed. Márquez grabbed his right shoulder as he tried to get up, causing immediate concern in the paddocks and among supporters. Subsequent medical examinations revealed that he suffered a fracture at the base of the coracoid process as well as ligament damage to the same shoulder. Most importantly, doctors ruled out any significant bone displacement and determined that this injury was distinct from his previous fractures or surgeries.
Ducati has confirmed that Marquez will miss at least the upcoming Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix while his rehabilitation continues. In a public statement, Márquez stressed that his return would be guided by medical advice rather than ambitions. “My goal is to be back before the end of the season, but I will not rush recovery beyond what the doctors recommend,” he said.
It is in this fragile balance – between hope and caution – that the role of Gemma Pinto takes on its full meaning. In her public remarks, she said that while Márquez’s recovery shows encouraging signs, the emotional and psychological toll of the injuries should not be underestimated. She called parts of the process an “odyssey,” speaking of her proximity to one of sports’ most famous but often scarred champions.
His messages reflect the dual perspective shared by many in Márquez’s inner circle: They see a champion still capable of excellence, but are acutely aware that past injuries – and the demands of elite racing – can complicate even well-planned comebacks. His reluctance to make bold claims of success speaks to a realism born of experience.
In recent years, Márquez’s career has been punctuated by cycles of injuries, surgeries and comebacks. After a devastating arm injury in 2020, for example, he underwent multiple surgeries and had to take extended periods off the track. His resilience during these seasons reshaped both his public image and the internal narrative of his career; many today consider him an athlete who endured as much as he dominated.
His move to Ducati marked another turning point – one that tested not only his ability to adapt as a rider, but also his mindset. In interviews, he acknowledged that setbacks forced him to change, not only in his driving style, but also in his outlook. Today, its priorities are to find a balance between competitiveness and well-being.
Yet despite everything he has endured, uncertainty about recovery remains. Gemma Pinto’s comments highlight how even small strides in rehabilitation need to be viewed with caution. His choice of wording – “I’m recovering quite well” combined with “we don’t dare say too much yet” – demonstrates the fragile optimism necessary during such phases.
For the MotoGP community, fans and Márquez himself, the next few weeks will likely be closely watched. Will his recovery progress slowly enough for a return to Portugal or Valencia? Will his strength and fitness match pre-injury levels? These are still unanswered questions – and perhaps unanswered yet.
What is certain, however, is that Márquez is not alone in this fight. Pinto, his team and his medical staff are all banking on a return based on caution rather than haste. Even as the world hopes for another spectacular comeback, it will also respect that sometimes the greatest victories lie in the recovery itself.
