After abandoning that attempt, he then broke the plate when attempting to open a heavy glass door at his residence, meaning he had to have a second operation.
A third round of surgery was required when scans showed the injury was not healing, compounded by an infection being discovered.
After returning at the third race of 2021, Márquez has shown flashes of his old prodigious speed by winning three grands prix, but his right arm is yet to get up to full strength.
The team has not yet announced a replacement, but relied on its test rider Stefan Bradl to fill in last season – the German rider has already made three wildcard appearances this season.