Marc Márquez suffers a slight concussion and will not be at the Algarve GP

Bad news, Marc Márquez will not be this Sunday at the Algarve Grand Prix. The Repsol Honda team has made official on Tuesday the withdrawal of its rider due to a blow to the head that he suffered last Saturday while training. Another stick for the eighth world champion, just when he was better

«Marc Márquez will miss the Algarve Grand Prix. Last Saturday Marc Márquez, while preparing for the Algarve Grand Prix with one of his usual off-road workouts, suffered a fall that caused a mild concussion», Says the official statement from Repsol Honda.

Marc Marquez to miss Algarve Grand Prix

This past Saturday Marc Marquez, while preparing for the Algarve Grand Prix with one of his standard off-road training sessions, suffered a fall that caused a slight head concussion.https://t.co/WdDGicQ4CI pic.twitter.com/mXNJtvnjGC

— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) November 2, 2021

Marquez came from winning two consecutive races at Austin and Misano. The last one, at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, tasted like glory after spending most of the race holding the pull behind Pecco Bagnaia until the Italian crashed. Portugal was presented as another test to continue advancing in its recovery and see how the arm responded.

The one from Cervera suffered a mild concussion as a result of the fall. After spending a few days of rest at home and seeing that the man from iler was not well, they have decided not to participate in the Algarve Grand Prix this Sunday, October 7. The measure has been taken as a precaution and from the team they trust that he can be in the Grand Prix of the Valencian Community, the last test of the year, although everything will depend on his evolution. They will not take any risks.