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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Marc Marquez is listed on the preliminary entry list for the season opener at Qatar.
Marquez said in an interview with his Repsol Honda Team that he still is “going in a good way and day by day. Two weeks ago, I said week by week, but now it’s day by day. First of all, I will not ride a MotoGP bike straightaway. Maybe I will start with a small bike and sometimes train in a small circuit.”
Marquez is scheduled to be teamed with new teammate Pol Espargaro this year. But if he is unable to start the season, Stefan Bradl will substitute in his place.

Wishful thinking on MM's part and PR for HRC from what I've read.