Marc Marquez passes Thursday medical check

Repsol Honda Team's Marc Marquez is officially confirmed fit for this weekend's Grande Prémio 888 de Portugal after passing Thursday's medical exam at the Algarve International Circuit. When we see the eight-time World Champion back on board his RC213V in Free Practice 1, it will have been 256 days since we last saw Marc Marquez on a MotoGP bike. It's a very welcome return to action for the famous number 93, and all eyes will be on the Spaniard when he emerges out of the Repsol Honda pit box. Interesting days in the World Championship ahead and there is no reason why MM93 won't be one of the contenders despite missing the initial races.