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Fabio Di Giannantonio has given his perspective of the terrifying Acosta/Marquez crash
Fabio Di Giannantonio, the MotoGP Catalan Grand Prix winner, revealed that he tried to protect himself by hiding inside his fairing when he encountered the crash between Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta.
The race was red-flagged on the 12th lap after a serious incident involving Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez, where Acosta’s bike suffered a technical issue, and Marquez collided with him, resulting in a frightening crash.
Di Giannantonio, riding for VR46, was hit by a wheel from Marquez’s bike but managed to restart and ultimately won the shortened 12-lap race despite suffering a hand injury.
In the aftermath, Di Giannantonio emphasized the importance of prioritizing the safety and well-being of riders, expressing relief that everyone involved was relatively unharmed, including himself, Alex Marquez, and Johann Zarco.
He acknowledged the inherent dangers of the sport but stressed the human aspect, stating that the true victory was ensuring the safety of all individuals involved in the chaotic events of the day.
