“Three restarts is quite dangerous”: MotoGP riders react after “terrible day” in Barcelona
MotoGP riders reacted to a chaotic Catalan Grand Prix that was interrupted by multiple crashes and red flags. Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were involved in serious incidents, leading to concerns about rider safety. The decision to restart the race multiple times sparked debate among competitors regarding the potential dangers of such actions.
- ▪The race was marred by heavy crashes involving Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco.
- ▪Marquez crashed after colliding with race leader Pedro Acosta, who had a suspected electrical issue.
- ▪Jorge Martin expressed concerns about the safety of restarting the race multiple times.
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