“It’s awful we acted as if nothing happened”
KTM star Pedro Acosta hit out at the race direction’s decision to restart the Catalan Grand Prix for a third time after both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were hospitalised due to serious crashes. Acosta was leading the field when he suddenly lost power on the stretch between Turn 9 and 10. Gresini rival Marquez […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s turbulent Catalan GP
The Catalan Grand Prix proved to be one of the most chaotic MotoGP races in recent memory, with unfortunately both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco suffering fractures in separate accidents. The weekend put the spotlight on MotoGP’s safety standards and how the championship responds in such high-pressure situations. The competitive order was also shaken up […]
MotoGP’s crash-filled Catalan GP forces several riders out of Barcelona test
A depleted field is taking part in MotoGP’s in-season test in Barcelona, with only 19 riders running on track on Monday morning. As expected, both Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco are skipping the test after fractures in Sunday’s race and spending the night in the hospital. But surprisingly, VR46 announced that Catalan Grand Prix winner […]
Johann Zarco recounts Barcelona MotoGP crash: «It was absolutely terrifying»
Johann Zarco has spoken for the first time about the horrific crash he suffered on Sunday at the restart of the Catalan Grand Prix. Starting fifth on the grid, having brilliantly managed to hold on to his qualifying position in the first part of the race, Zarco didn’t get past the first corner at the […]
Johann Zarco to wait several weeks before undergoing surgery
Johann Zarco is facing what is likely to be a lengthy recovery period following his left leg injury — primarily to the knee — sustained at the Catalan Grand Prix. After being examined by knee specialist Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, Zarco knows he will need surgery but the procedure won’t be possible for a few weeks. […]
Francesco Bagnaia felt dizzy after Johann Zarco crash: “Maybe I wasn’t ready to race»
Francesco Bagnaia has revealed that he felt dizzy and had to slow down during the latter stages of the Catalan Grand Prix after the heavy crash involving Johann Zarco.During the first restart, LCR rider Zarco collided with Bagnaia and Luca Marini, sending both riders to the gravel trap. The attention immediately turned to the Frenchman, […]
Alex Marquez undergoes successful surgery after Barcelona crash
Alex Marquez has successfully undergone surgery on his fractured right collarbone following a serious crash in the Catalan Grand Prix. The Gresini MotoGP rider fell heavily on the ground after colliding with race leader Pedro Acosta, whose KTM developed a sudden electrical issue on the run down to Turn 10. Marquez suffered a fracture to his right […]
Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan GP crash
Gresini MotoGP rider Alex Marquez has suffered fractures to his neck and shoulder following a horrifying incident during the Catalan Grand Prix. After being initially treated on-site by an ambulance, Marquez was taken to the Hospital General de Catalunya in Barcelona for a full evaluation. Scans revealed that the Spaniard broke his right clavicle (collarbone), […]
Final Catalan GP results as five riders penalised and Joan Mir loses MotoGP podium
MotoGP has published the final results for the Catalan Grand Prix, more than two hours after the race finished, after concluding several technical investigations. Five riders have been penalised for infringing tyre pressure rules, including Joan Mir — who had provisionally scored Honda’s first podium of the year in second place. After being hit with […]