Riders hospitalised after high-speed MotoGP crashes
Two MotoGP riders, Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco, were hospitalized following high-speed crashes during the Catalonia MotoGP race. The race was interrupted twice due to these incidents, with Fabio di Giannantonio ultimately winning. Concerns were raised about rider safety, highlighting the dangers inherent in the sport.
- ▪Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were taken to hospital after crashes at the Catalonia MotoGP.
- ▪The race was red-flagged twice before Fabio di Giannantonio won.
- ▪Marquez crashed into Pedro Acosta, who had lost power on his bike.
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