Marquez injured in Indonesian GP crash, to be assessed in Madrid.

Marc Marquez suffered a right shoulder and collarbone injury after a high-speed collision with Marco Bezzecchi on the opening lap of the Indonesian Grand Prix at Mandalika on Sunday, leaving the newly crowned MotoGP champion to be assessed further in Europe. The crash forced both riders off the track and prompted immediate medical attention at the circuit before Marquez was transferred for additional tests.

The incident occurred as Bezzecchi, who had bogged down at the start, ran into the rear of Marquez's Ducati while entering the fast Turn 7 right-hander. Both riders were thrown into the gravel; Bezzecchi was able to walk away after being checked, while Marquez was slow to rise, clutching his right arm and appearing in clear discomfort. Bezzecchi went to check on Marquez at the scene and, according to Marquez, later apologized.

Medical staff at the track performed initial imaging that showed a small fracture to the right shoulder area and signs of trauma to the collarbone. Ducati said Marquez had suffered an injury to his right collarbone and would travel to Madrid on Sunday night for further tests and to decide on treatment. MotoGP medical director Dr Angel Charte said an...