Álex Márquez suffered a serious crash during the Catalan MotoGP at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, resulting in significant injuries. The incident occurred when Márquez collided with Pedro Acosta, who was leading the race at the time. Acosta’s bike suffered a puncture, causing him to lose control, while Márquez was launched into the air near a protective barrier. The crash led to a fractured clavicle and a vertebral injury for Márquez, forcing the race to be red-flagged .
The race was further disrupted by a second red flag following another crash involving Johann Zarco, which also affected riders like Francesco Bagnaia and Marco Marini. Despite the chaotic conditions, Fabio Di Giannantonio ultimately won the shortened race, securing his second premier-class victory . The incident between Márquez and Acosta was described as particularly alarming, with Márquez’s high-speed impact raising concerns about safety measures at the circuit .