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Is there a simple solution to MotoGP’s start crash epidemic?
In the past four MotoGP race weekends, terrifying first-corner pile-ups have occurred, resulting in multiple riders sustaining broken bones and serious injuries. The recent incidents at the Indian Grand Prix involved collisions between VR46 Ducati riders Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi, as well as contact between Stefan Bradl and Augusto Fernandez, with Pol Espargaro getting caught up in the crash. These Turn 1 crashes have become a major concern in MotoGP, as they have occurred in a fifth of this year’s race starts, leading to riders missing races due to injuries. The riders have discussed the issue in the safety commission meetings, but these conversations have not been enough to prevent these catastrophic crashes. There is a call for harsher punishments for such incidents to ensure the safety of the riders.
Source: The Race
