Marc Marquez Returns for Mugello Grand Prix on May 29

Marc Marquez will race at the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello on Friday 29 May. The appearance marks his first MotoGP start since his crash three weeks earlier. The crash occurred at the Le Mans circuit and produced a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Medical treatment allowed him to recover sufficiently for the Mugello event. Marc Marquez is the reigning MotoGP world champion. He will line up in Mugello to resume his title defence. His return will be closely observed by teams and fans as the championship progresses. The race will be his first opportunity to compete since the injury.