Aragon MotoGP : 'No cause for concern' despite ongoing Marc Marquez absence

Repsol Honda insists that injured MotoGP champion Marc Marquez's recovery is 'proceeding as planned', following rumours from Spain that a third operation may be needed.

A report by was a '2-3 months' estimate, provided on August 22, meaning somewhere between October 22 and November 22.

It's now known that Marquez will not be back for this weekend's second Aragon round, after which there are only three more races (two at Valencia and one at Portimao) before the end of the season.

"Portimao will be interesting to finish the season. I hope to be there," Marquez said last month.

HRC test rider Stefan Bradl continues to replace Marc Marquez, whose younger brother and rookie team-mate Alex has been on the podium at the last two rounds.

Portimao would be the last chance for the Marquez brothers to race as team-mates before Alex moves to LCR next season.