# Marquez Sends Body Double to Motegi Kart Race

> Marquez skipped Motegi kart race using body double after warm-up session.
- Title: Marquez Sends Body Double to Motegi Kart Race · Autosport
- Summary: Marquez skipped Motegi kart race using body double after warm-up session. Marquez used a body double to skip Motegi kart race, earning reprimand from MotoGP…
- Keywords: marc marquez, motogp, motegi, kart race, body double, dual, moto gp, sports, cars, Marquez, Sends, Body
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-sent-body-double-to-motegi-kart-race-we-are-not-here-to-mess-around-or-drive-go-karts/10861826
- Author: Germán Garcia Casanova
- Published: 2026-10-04T08:38:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: marc marquez, motogp, motegi, kart race, body double, dual, moto gp, sports, cars
## Marquez Skipped Motegi Kart Race
MotoGP rider Marc Marquez skipped the pre-Japanese GP kart race by sending a body double in his place.
## Organizers Rearranged Schedule
MotoGP organizers rearranged the schedule to accommodate a longer warm-up session, the kart race, and the parade lap.
## Marquez's Body Double Plan
After a warm-up session, Marquez needed ice for his right arm and sent a body double to skip the kart race.
## Marquez Got Reprimand
Marquez received a stern reprimand from MotoGP organizers after sending a body double to the kart race.
## Jorge Martin Spotted Switch
Championship leader Jorge Martin spotted Marquez's body double and avoided the race to prevent interference.
## Key takeaway

Marquez used a body double to skip Motegi kart race, earning reprimand from MotoGP organizers.