Sunday, May 17Sunday, May 17Álex Márquez suffered a severe crash during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalonia at Montmeló, 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 Márquez to lose control and crash violently near the protective barrier. The impact left Márquez with a fractured clavicle and a vertebral fracture .
The crash led to two red flags, halting the race as medical teams attended to Márquez. The accident was described as "chilling" and prompted widespread criticism from riders and commentators about the decision to restart the race after such a serious incident. Many argued that continuing the race under these circumstances was inappropriate .
The race was ultimately won by Fabio Di Giannantonio, though the event was overshadowed by Márquez’s accident and another crash involving Johann Zarco. The incident also involved other riders, including Francesco Bagnaia and Marco Marini, during the restart . The severity of Márquez’s injuries raised concerns about his recovery and participation in upcoming races.
> Background: **lex Mrquez injured in high-speed crash as Di Giannantonio wins shortened Catalan MotoGP.** — *3 hours ago*
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