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Shocking MotoGP cameraman near-miss raises Balaton Park safety concerns
MotoGP released shocking footage of a camera operator narrowly evading Pedro Acosta’s crashing KTM during Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. The Balaton Park circuit hosted MotoGP in Hungary for the first time since 1992 after implementing safety updates. Adjustments were made to the layout to meet safety standards for hosting MotoGP due to barrier proximity issues. While the track lacks high-speed sections, Turn 8 remained challenging and witnessed multiple crashes during the event. Pedro Acosta’s crash in Q2 qualifying, caused by front tire issues, led to his bike vaulting over catch fencing and hitting a camera before landing below.
The camera operator, Joao, thankfully escaped injury in the incident, though it raised concerns about circuit safety measures. The event continued positively, despite the incident, with riders appreciating the unique challenges offered by the Balaton Park track. Notably, championship leader Marc Marquez dominated the sprint race by a significant margin from pole position. The race saw few overtaking maneuvers, with Fabio Di Giannantonio making a notable pass for second place early on. Fermin Aldeguer managed to overtake Joan Mir later in the race, capitalizing on the latter’s mistake.
