Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez will be back in MotoGP action at this weekend's COTA round in Austin, Texas.
After missing the Mandalika race due to concussion suffered in a massive warm-up highside, his fourth fall of a punishing Indonesian event, Marquez was later diagnosed with another episode of diplopia, forcing him to miss last weekend's Argentine round.
The double-vision problem previously kept Marquez off any kind of motorcycle for almost three months, from last October to mid-January.
Fortunately, the nerve damage to his right eye was less severe on this occasion and, after confirming no vision issues during a track test with a CBR600RR at Alcarras on Tuesday, Marquez will now return to action for Repsol Honda at one of his most successful circuits.
The decision has been taken 'after consultation and clearance from his medical team'.
“Of course I am very happy to be back, it’s a great feeling to return and especially to do it at one of my favourite tracks. No matter the situation, I really enjoy riding in Texas and have incredible memories there," Marquez said.
