Marquez: Paddock felt like a pain trigger after seventh arm surgery
Honda’s Marc Marquez admits avoiding the MotoGP paddock because it reminded him of enduring agony after his latest right-arm operation.
Marc Marquez has broken his silence on the psychological strain of his relentless injury battles, admitting he avoided the MotoGP paddock because it reminded him of enduring pain. The Honda rider’s latest operation—his seventh surgery on his right arm in six years—came just six weeks ago, leaving him in a grueling recovery timeline that tests both body and mind. The seven-time premier-class champion, 31, described the paddock as a place that now carries emotional triggers tied to his repeated surgeries and recoveries.
