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Johann Zarco has given a first recount of his scary Catalunya MotoGP crash to France’s L’Equipe
LCR MotoGP rider Johann Zarco expressed being in severe pain after his crash at the Catalan Grand Prix, and regrets making a second start in the race. The Barcelona round of the 2026 season saw two major incidents, including a collision between Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta, resulting in Marquez undergoing surgery but now back home. Zarco’s crash with Luca Marini and Pecco Bagnaia led to him getting his leg stuck in Bagnaia’s Ducati, causing him to be taken to the hospital. Despite escaping serious injury, Zarco is now recovering at home. The race was eventually won by VR46’s Fabio Di Giannantonio after multiple restarts due to the incidents. Zarco described the terrifying experience of being stuck in the gravel trap after the crash, reflecting on the pain and fear he endured during the incident.
