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Gresini explain what caused Alex Marquez’s Dutch MotoGP crash
Gresini team boss Michele Masini explained that Alex Marquez’s crash in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix was caused by his brake lever being pushed in by contact with Pedro Acosta. Alex Marquez, who was 43 points behind championship leader Marc Marquez before the race, dropped to 68 points adrift after the crash on lap six of 26. The participation of Alex Marquez in the upcoming German Grand Prix is doubtful due to his left hand injury. The incident occurred as Marquez was battling with KTM’s Pedro Acosta, resulting in his brake lever being pushed in, leading to the crash. Gresini is uncertain about Alex Marquez’s recovery time and urges him not to rush back, with Masini emphasizing the importance of a proper rehabilitation process. During the same race, Marquez’s teammate Fermin Aldeguer also had a crash, prompting concern for both riders’ well-being despite them walking away from the incidents.
