MARQUEZ TO MISS PHILLIP ISLAND TYRE TEST

February 26, 2014 9:56 PM AEDT

Following the broken leg suffered by Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez in a training accident on February 19, it has been confirmed today that the current MotoGP World Champion will not take part in the second Sepang test session this week, next week's Phillip Island tyre test and the final pre-season test at Qatar on March 7 - 9.

After a check-up today (Feb 26) with Dr. Mir in Barcelona, Marquez was advised to rest, rather than risk further injury.

Despite the serious nature of the spiral fracture to his fibula, the Spaniard is expected to be fit to race in the season-opening Qatar GP, on March 20 - 23.

"I'm obviously disappointed that I'm not in Sepang at the moment and to miss Phillip Island is also unfortunate, but we believe it is the best decision," declared Marquez.

"After my meeting today with Dr. Mir, although he was happy with the general situation of my leg after only seven days since the accident, he advised against taking unnecessary risk. So I will take time to rest and get myself as fit as possible to return to Qatar for the first race in the best shape possible."

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