MotoGP: Álex Márquez is taken to the hospital after a heavy crash at the Catalonia GP

MotoGP: Álex Márquez is taken to the hospital after a heavy crash at the Catalonia GP

Álex Márquez was taken to the hospital after the severe accident at the Catalonia GP. This Sunday (17), the Spaniard was transported for further examinations after the heavy fall.

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On lap 12 of 24 at the Spanish circuit, the Gresini competitor ended up touching the rear of Pedro Acosta at turn 10, went off the track and ended up rolling, with his bike completely falling apart on the track, leaving almost nothing intact.

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In fact, the debris hit Johann Zarco and Raul Fernandez, who showed signs of pain from the impact. Also, a piece of the Ducati hit Fábio di Giannantonio’s bike, who also ended up going down and when he got up, he was holding his hand also in apparent pain.

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The race was immediately stopped with a red flag and the medical team quickly arrived at the crash site to attend to the youngest of the Márquez clan.

First, Álex was taken to the medical center of the Barcelona circuit and then sent to the local hospital for further examinations.

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