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Alex Marquez has been taken to hospital as a consequence of a terrifying Catalan Grand Prix collision
Gresini Ducati MotoGP rider Alex Marquez was taken to the hospital after a frightening collision at the Catalan Grand Prix, caused by an issue on Pedro Acosta’s KTM. Marquez narrowly avoided a direct impact with Acosta’s KTM, but lost control and crashed in the grass, causing significant damage to both bikes. The collision scattered carbon fibre debris, injuring Raul Fernandez and Johann Zarco, with Fabio Di Giannantonio also crashing due to the chaos. Marquez was treated on-site before being transferred to the hospital for further evaluation, missing the race restart along with Enea Bastianini. Another red flag followed due to another multiple bike incident, involving Zarco, Luca Marini, and Pecco Bagnaia, with Zarco needing treatment after being caught by Bagnaia’s Ducati. MotoGP confirmed that all involved in the crashes were conscious, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the sport.
