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Marini fractures collarbone in MotoGP sprint race crash with team-mate
The first MotoGP race in India experienced a two-hour delay due to rain before finally starting with a shortened sprint contest. Jorge Martin of Pramac Ducati emerged as the dominant force, winning the race by 1.389 seconds over championship leader Francesco Bagnaia. This victory reduced Bagnaia’s lead to 33 points and marked Martin’s fourth sprint win of the 2023 season. Additionally, Martin increased his advantage over second-place rider Marco Bezzecchi to 36 points in the standings. Unfortunately, a collision between Bezzecchi and his team-mate Luca Marini at the start of the sprint resulted in Marini fracturing his collarbone and being declared unfit to continue the Indian GP weekend. Alex Marquez of Gresini Ducati also suffered injuries, fracturing three ribs during a crash in Q1, which will prevent him from participating in the upcoming Japanese GP. The Marini-Bezzecchi collision is currently being investigated, and a final decision is pending from the stewards.
Source: motorsport
